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....
Emily Buenzle - Wed September 20, 2017
College Invests $90M in New Construction Training Facility
A Nebraska college recently built new facilities to accommodate construction trades training. Metropolitan Community College's Fort Omaha campus' $90 million construction project was completed in time for fall classes, and was created in response to the school's goal to train workers for jobs in high-demand trades, including welding and plumbing, the Omaha World-Herald reported....
Wed September 06, 2017
General Equipment to Carry Superior Industries Line
Superior Industries Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, announced an expanded partnership with its long-time dealer, General Equipment & Supplies Inc....
