Thu October 13, 2016
Data Foundry to Build Third Data Center in Austin, Texas
Data Foundry, a leading provider of premium colocation, network and managed services, announced the construction of its third Austin data center, Texas 2. The first phase of construction will begin this quarter, and upon completion of the third and final phase, the size of the facility will total 325,000 sq....
Thu October 13, 2016
Contractors Face Fines for Lack of Local Workers
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit officials say an estimated half-million dollars in fines have been levied on contractors working on the new Red Wings arena because the companies haven't hired enough Detroit residents....
Wed October 12, 2016
Resolution to Collect Data for Proposed Storage Facility
Neil Bosworth, forest supervisor has approved both an environmental assessment and a plan of operations allowing Resolution Copper Mining LLC, to gather necessary data to help evaluate possible construction of a large tailings storage facility on National Forest Lands....
Wed October 12, 2016
Northern Vertex Announces Two Key Contracts for Moss Mine Project
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. announced the appointment of M3 Engineering & Technology Corp. of Tucson, Ariz., as the engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”) provider of the company's Moss Mine Project near Bullhead City, Ariz....
Wed October 12, 2016
Historic Power Plant in Phoenix Demolished
PHOENIX (AP) The last remnants of a historic power plant in Phoenix have been demolished. The Phoenix Power Plant off 43rd Avenue near Buckeye Road was imploded shortly after 7 a.m. on Oct. 1. Emissions stacks of 200-ft....
Wed October 12, 2016
ADOT Sends Old SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge Out With a Bang
The 62-year-old state Route 89 bridge at Hell Canyon was removed on Sept. 16. The Arizona Department of Transportation replaced the 1954 bridge, which no longer met state and federal design standards for larger and heavier vehicles, earlier this year....
Chuck Harvey - Wed October 12, 2016
Tangerine Road Project Keeps Crews Busy in Oro Valley
Crews are widening Tangerine Road — an important east-west connection between I-10 and SR 77 north of Tucson — and turning it into a modern multi-use desert parkway. As a parkway, it will be a broad, landscaped highway thoroughfare designed for commuters as well as sightseers out for a recreational drive....
Cindy Riley - Wed October 12, 2016
After Years of Waiting, Hoover Sports Center Rises
Expected to cost $76 million, the new Hoover Sports and Events Center will feature an indoor facility, outdoor sports fields, a tennis complex and an RV park expansion when it opens, in part, next spring....
Christine Allen - Wed October 12, 2016
MDS International Rock Trommel Makes Its U.S. Debut
MDS International, the Ireland-based manufacturer of the MDS rock trommel range and a contract fabrication provider, has recently made great strides with its introduction to the American market. Liam Murray, owner of MDS International, initially approached European Powerscreen dealers about offering his machines to the market and has experienced success with his company's MDS M515 track trommel in Europe and Australia's quarry industry....
Cindy Riley - Wed October 12, 2016
$300M Celebration Pointe to Span 125 Acres
In Gainesville, Fla., construction equipment dots the landscape as work continues on a one million sq. ft. mixed-use development known as Celebration Pointe. The estimated $300 million, multi-phase project spans 125-acres, and includes a bridge that will provide a second major access point in addition to the main entrance at West Archer Road just off I-75....
