The Associated Press - Tue February 27, 2018
Auditors Review $1.3B Project at Air Force Base
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AP) — The $1.3 billion construction of a new headquarters for the U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base is being audited by the Defense Department. The Omaha World-Herald reported Congress ordered the investigation because the cost of the project has grown nearly 10 percent and the project has fallen at least 20 months behind schedule because of design flaws and mold problems....
The Associated Press - Fri February 16, 2018
Sports Complex May Miss Out on Turnback Taxes
LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska sports complex may miss out on turnback taxes because of a delay in its opening. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the $125 million Nebraska Multisport Complex in La Vista is still in its fundraising phase and hasn't set a date for beginning construction....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed January 10, 2018
First Phase of U.S. 30 Upgrade Moves Forward
The Nebraska Department of Transportation, via the Build Nebraska Act, is spending close to $170 million to convert roughly 26 mi. of U.S. Highway 30 (U.S. 30) between Schuyler and Fremont in Dodge and Colfax County from a two-lane road into a four-lane expressway on new alignment that in places is 1.5 to 2 mi....
Wed December 27, 2017
Western Nebraska to See Solar-Powered Greenhouse
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) A western Nebraska natural resources district is raising funds for a solar-powered, geothermal-heated greenhouse to grow oranges, lemons and other tropical fruit. The North Platte Natural Resources District's greenhouse project would include an outdoor learning facility to promote the district's research and education goals, the Scottsbluff Star Herald reported....
Wed December 13, 2017
Riverfront Development Could Impact Iowa, Neb.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Work is under way on a mixed-use development in Council Bluffs, Iowa, that could benefit the city's neighbor across the Missouri River in Nebraska. The River's Edge is a mixed-use development that will include offices, apartments, retail space and housing....
Wed November 29, 2017
Volvo CE appoints Two New Dealers in Iowa, Nebraska
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has appointed two new dealers to the company's dealer network in the Midwest. The appointments reflect Volvo CE's strategy to expand and strengthen its dealer network, partnering with seasoned, expert dealerships that know their markets well and can provide a best in class machine uptime experience to Volvo CE's customers, according to the company....
The Associated Press - Mon November 20, 2017
Keystone XL Pipeline Faces Last Major Regulatory Hurdle
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska regulator is set to decide whether to approve the proposed route of the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline through the state. The decision Nov. 20 could have a big impact on whether TransCanada Corp....
Irwin Rapoport - Wed November 01, 2017
Interchange to Improve Traffic by Year's End
The $25 million plus Nebraska City Southeast Interchange project — a Nebraska Department of Transportation initiative, will be completed by Constructors Inc. by the end of this year. The work, based on improving traffic flow and safety on busy sections of U.S.-75 and Nebraska Highway 2 (N-2), started in March in 2016....
Wed October 25, 2017
NASA Awards Multiple Construction Contracts
NASA has awarded 24 Multiple Award Construction Contract Two (MACC-II) contracts to 20 small businesses and four large firms for general construction services at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Bay St....
Fri October 06, 2017
Ingersoll Rand to Host Thousands of Future Workers at Worldwide Facilities for Manufacturing Day
Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will participate in Manufacturing Day at its facilities around the world. During a month-long schedule of events, Ingersoll Rand is inviting students to tour their facilities and learn about career opportunities in modern manufacturing....
