Utah

AEM - Wed September 08, 2021

Contractor Utilizes Laser-Guided 2D System On Excavator

According to Ryan Goodfellow, owner and operator of Rock Structures Utility & Excavating in Ogden, Utah, one of the disadvantages to being a "small guy" in the construction business is the additional manpower it takes to get jobs dug to grade, as he said in his recent video for the ConExpo-Con/AGG Tech Talk "2D Basement Set Up and Dig."That's one reason he uses laser-guided, 2D grade control systems on his excavator....

UDOT - Wed September 08, 2021

AASHTO Approves More Than 550 Mi. of Trails in Utah

National transportation officials recently approved more than 550 mil. of bike routes in Utah to the United States Bicycle Routes System (USBRS). These newly designated routes enhance safety and ease for biking in Utah....

University of Utah - Wed September 08, 2021

Officials Cut Ribbon On Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium

The next step in the elevation of Utah Athletics is here. The University of Utah, along with the Ken Garff family, officially cut the ribbon on the $80 million Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium....

UDOT - Tue August 10, 2021

Crews Reach Goal on Utah's Second-Largest Highway Project

The first new interchange on U.S. 89 in Davis County is now open and is part of the state's second-largest highway construction project. The new 400 North interchange improves the connection between U.S....

Business Wire - Mon August 09, 2021

Granite Wins $18M Reconstruction Project in Salt Lake City

Granite has been awarded the $18 million contract for the 300 West Reconstruction project in Salt Lake City, Utah. The contract award is anticipated to be included in Granite's second quarter committed and awarded projects (CAP)....

UDOT - Mon August 09, 2021

UDOT Discusses Little Cottonwood Canyon Construction

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has identified two preferred alternatives to improve transportation in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). In the Final EIS, UDOT will identify a single preferred alternative....

KSL.com - Mon August 09, 2021

New $1.5B Facebook Data Center in Utah Operational

Facebook recently announced the first phase of its massive data center in Eagle Mountain is now operational, and work continues on four other structures set to house banks of digital data servers that keep the world's biggest social media platform humming along....

Wheeler Cat - Wed July 14, 2021

Wheeler Power Systems to Build Cat Cogeneration System

Wheeler Power Systems, a division of Wheeler Machinery Co. , has commissioned a new 5.3 MW cogeneration system anchored by three Cat gas generator sets that provide power and heat for Snowbird, a North American alpine destination and home to Utah's iconic Aerial Tram....

UDOT - Tue July 13, 2021

Crews Restore Main Street Bridge Over Weber River

Last fall, UDOT finished the first phase of improvements on I-84 and Main Street in Henefer. Now, crews are restoring the Main Street Bridge over the Weber River and replacing the bridge over I-84 and installing a new cable barrier....

Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue July 13, 2021

DSB Construction, Geneva Rock Products Upgrade Roads in Midway

A bird's-eye view of the Cascade Scenic Drive and Cascade Springs Road near Midway, Utah, revealed scenic grandeur that drew thousands to view the changing colors and majestic vistas. For the drivers, however, the experience was less pleasant....