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Wed August 30, 2017

CDOT Selects KMP for Denver's I-70

CDOT announced on Aug. 24 that it has selected Kiewit Meridiam Partners (KMP) as the preferred proposer to design, build and finance the reconstruction of I-70 in Denver, as well as operate and maintain Central 70 for 30 years....

Wed August 30, 2017

Reno VA Hospital Prepares for 'Project Nevada's Heroes'

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) toured the Reno Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center on Aug. 14 and met with hospital staff to discuss the unique needs of Nevada's veterans and the facility's highly-anticipated construction project....

Wed August 30, 2017

Colorado Springs Announces Support for Hyperloop Track

Regional leaders gathered to sign a letter of support for the Hyperloop Advanced Research Partnership (HARP) to help bring commercial Hyperloop technology companies to the front range of Colorado. A community conversation was held on Aug....

Wed August 30, 2017

CMG Construction: Building the Future in Bozeman, Mont.

CMG Construction LLC, a privately-owned company specializing in heavy development and structural work for commercial and civil infrastructure projects nationwide, announced plans to open new offices and add staff as it continues to experience growth in Montana and across the country....

Wed August 30, 2017

Harvey Hammers Texas

Harvey, which made landfall late Friday, Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane has lingered, dropping heavy rain as a tropical storm, and has sent devastating floods pouring into Houston. The rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground and overwhelmed rescuers who could not keep up with the constant calls for help....

Colorado Department of Transportation - Wed August 30, 2017

CDOT, Partners Introduce World's First Self-Driving Work Zone Vehicle

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Customarily positioned behind road construction crews in order to protect workers from the traveling public, the Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit....

Wed August 30, 2017

Double D Pipeline Inc.

Throughout Double D Pipeline Inc.'s nearly 30-year history one thing has remained constant. Its sole focus has been and continues to be wet utility installation that includes storm, water and sanitary sewer lines of all types and sizes....

Wed August 30, 2017

N.M. Land Office Pursues 'Dirt Bandits'

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) The New Mexico State Land Office is going after a West Texas county after it was learned that loads of dirt, sand and gravel were disappearing from a parcel of state trust land along the border....

US Army Corps of Engineers - Wed August 30, 2017

Alaska Corps Employee Earns Highest Honor for Construction Personnel

His dedication to public service and eagerness to accomplish more to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' mission in Alaska landed him a prestigious accolade in the construction field. Joel Spano, lead quality assurance representative in the U.S....

Wed August 30, 2017

MDT to Meet About U.S. 287 Reconstruction Near Toston

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to invite the public to an open house and informational meeting to present the latest plans to reconstruct U.S. Highway 287 near Toston from reference post 85.9 to reference post 89.3....