Wed December 13, 2017
Kirby-Smith Machinery to Sell Link-Belt Excavators
LBX Company LLC announced the appointment of Kirby-Smith Machinery Company as the authorized dealer of Link-Belt excavators and material handling equipment in northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri, including the Kansas City, Mo., market area....
Wed December 13, 2017
ACPA Names Recipients of Annual 'Excellence in Concrete Pavements' Awards
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 28th Annual "Excellence in Concrete Pavements" awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada....
Wed November 29, 2017
Group Needs $500K to Start Trolley
ST. LOUIS (AP) The nonprofit group behind the long-delayed streetcar set to operate in St. Louis' Loop area and University City said operation won't begin unless it gets $500,000. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Loop Trolley Co....
Tue November 21, 2017
Kenworth T680 Draws Crowds as Owner-Operator Transports U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Weeks before the U.S. Forest Service announced the choice of owner-operator Larry Spiekermeier and Whitewood Transport to transport the 2017 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Spiekermeier knew he and his company were strong contenders....
Wed November 01, 2017
SkillsUSA WorldTeam Earns Medallions of Excellence at International Competition for Young Skilled Workers
The SkillsUSA WorldTeam received four Medallions of Excellence in the WorldSkills Competition Oct. 14-19. SkillsUSA represents the United States and sent a team of 11 to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to compete in 10 skill categories during the 44th biennial event....
Wed November 01, 2017
The Victor L. Phillips Company Reaches Important Milestone
On Sept. 18, executives of Atlas Copco came to The Victor L. Phillips Company's Kansas City, Mo., location to celebrate its 100-year anniversary of being an Atlas Copco dealer. Executives in attendance included:Torbjorn Redaelli, president and general managerMaurice Hunter, business line manager, surface and exploration drilling equipmentTurgay Ozan, president, Edwards Vacuum LLC, part of the Atlas Copco GroupRobert Root, vice president, product support and mining storesTom Borer, vice president of distribution, Atlas Copco CMT USABrian Doffing, president of surface and exploration drilling divisionJerry Enyeart, district managerThe Victor L....
Tue October 31, 2017
Construction Employment Increases in 250 Out of 358 Metro Areas Between August 2016, 2017
Construction employment increased in 250 out of 358 metro areas between September 2016 and September 2017, declined in 56 and stagnated in 52, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Oct....
Wed October 25, 2017
FHWA Awards Millions to Explore New Ways to Pay for Highways
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced $15.5 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) grants to six states that are exploring new ways to fund highway and bridge projects....
Wed October 18, 2017
Ballpark Village to See $65M Hotel in Second Phase
ST. LOUIS (AP) Loews Hotels & Co. plans to build a $65 million hotel as part of the second phase of the Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis. The Live! By Loews-St. Louis hotel will be across the street from Busch Stadium....
Emily Buenzle - Tue October 10, 2017
Old Mines, Quarries, Repurposed into Spectacular Worldwide Attractions
Did you ever wonder what happens to old mines and quarries after they have been abandoned? Some might just sit empty, but others around the world have been repurposed into amusement parks, hotels, parks and more....
