Cindy Riley
Birmingham, Ala., native Cindy RIley originally planned on a career in law, but during her sophomore year in college realized journalism was her true calling. A magna cum laude graduate of Samford University, Riley first worked in radio and TV. Named Best News Anchor, Best News Reporter and Best Investigative Reporter by the Associated Press, she interviewed numerous personalities, ranging from Dr. Henry Kissinger and President Bush to Michael Jordan and Captain Kangaroo.
As a print journalist, Riley has covered a variety of topics, including construction, business, health and the arts. In addition to CEG, her work has appeared in special reports for USA Today and the L.A. Times. Other publications have included New South Magazine, Portico, Thicket, Alabama Heritage, B-Metro, Business First and Birmingham Business Journal.
Seminole Expressway Expansion Under Way
With a goal of increasing roadway longevity and strengthening pedestrian safety, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) is widening Seminole Expressway/State Road (SR) 417 between Aloma Avenue/SR 426 and north of SR 434 in Seminole County....
Arkansas Connector Links XNA, Springdale Bypass
With almost a dozen bridges, an interchange and a tie-in to Highway 264 being constructed, the XNA Connector project will be a game-changer when completed by summer 2027. The four-lane interstate will stretch nearly 4 mi., linking the northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) to the Springdale Bypass....
Brasfield & Gorrie Helps 'Groundbreaking Ideas Take Root'
Designed to foster creativity and growth, the Wiregrass Innovation Center in Dothan, Ala., is a transformative project that will create new opportunities for the entire region. When completed early next year, it's expected to generate new jobs and economic opportunities....
$1B Kentucky Mountain Parkway Makes Connections
Designed to improve connections between eastern Kentucky and the rest of the state, the 45-mi. Mountain Parkway Expansion project will transform the road from two to four lanes from the KY 191 overpass bridge in Campton....
Mississippi's Greenville Bypass Project Moves Forward
Expected to be completed by September 2025, the second phase of the U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass project is moving forward in western Mississippi ahead of schedule. The $79 million project runs from State Route 1 to the Mississippi River Bridge and provides cement stabilization and paving for approximately 7 mi....
Turner, Walsh Collaborate to Construct New Ryan Field
Described as a once-in-a-century opportunity, Northwestern University's new Ryan Field will be the largest stadium development in the history of college football when it opens in 2026. The $850 million, LEED Gold certification project is designed for a maximum capacity of 35,000 people, and will include community plazas, a park and more green space....
A.M. Higley Jams On $135M Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Expansion
Springsteen. Elvis. Aretha. Dylan. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF) in Cleveland, Ohio, has a long tradition of honoring music royalty. Now, a $135 million expansion project is under way that will increase the museum's exhibition space and renovate the familiar glass pyramid designed by legendary architect I.M....
Illinois Tollway $534M I-490 Project Continues
With a significant amount of work behind them, construction crews in Chicago continue tackling a complex project that will provide a full-access interchange connecting the new I-490 Tollway to the Illinois Route 390 Tollway....
Crews Orchestrate $41.3M Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts Project
Envisioned as a beacon of creativity, the Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts at Jacksonville State University (JSU) will pay tribute to the beloved country music star when it opens late next year. The $41.3 million project, located on the school's campus in Jacksonville, Ala., includes construction of the much-anticipated Phil and Denise Webb Performance Hall....
ODOT Oversees $32.6M SR21 Rehabilitation
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing a significant rehabilitation of State Route 21 that will serve commuters, commercial traffic and residents of Wayne County. The $32.6 million undertaking will reconstruct 5.86 mi....
Water Pipeline Construction Proceeds in Eastern New Mexico
As part of an ongoing effort to combat a critical water shortage, construction crews are building more than 15 mi. of water pipeline in Clovis, N.M. The $60 million project, known as Finished Water 1 (FW1), is part of a larger effort overseen by the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority (ENMWUA)....
CFX Oversees $412M SR429 Expansion in Florida
To improve traffic flow and relieve congestion, construction crews in the Sunshine State are making capacity improvements on SR 429 between Tilden Road and SR 414. The Central Florida Expansion Authority (CFX) is overseeing the 13-mi., $412 million effort, which calls for three lanes in each direction....
Iowa DOT's I-35 Project Includes New Bridges
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is overseeing a $163.6 million project that will widen I-35 from four to six lanes for 9 mi. between Ankeny and Huxley. Construction includes building five new bridges, including two interchanges....
Progress Continues On $250M Columbus LOT Project
Currently more than two-thirds complete, Columbus, Ohio's Lower Olentangy Tunnel project (LOT) is designed to minimize the amount of sewage that overflows into the Olentangy River during flooding. The $250 million undertaking includes a main tunnel of approximately 17,000 ft....
Aerospace Hub Construction Starts
Described as being on the cutting edge of innovation for industrial development, the Colorado Aerospace Business Center (CABC) will serve as a hub for aerospace companies of all sizes and stages of growth....
Florida's Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Sees $105M Terminal Expansion
Construction crews in Florida are working on a terminal expansion at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) that will better serve passengers by easing overcrowding. Connected to the east end of the ticket wing, the terminal will cover 75,300 sq....
Louisville Pump Station Receives $230M Update
In Louisville, Ky., construction crews are tasked with replacing a flood pump station (FPS) with a new facility. The roughly $230 million project will more than double the existing FPS pumping capacity from the current 875 million gal....
California's I-80 Pavement Rehab Project Moving Along
Construction crews in Northern California are making significant progress on the Yolo I-80 Pavement Rehab Project — a $280 million effort to serve motorists traveling along I-80 between Sacramento and Davis....
Brasfield & Gorrie Leads $330M Coca-Cola UNITED New HQ Project
Coca-Cola UNITED officials are fizzing with enthusiasm now that work has begun on a new corporate headquarters in Birmingham's Kingston community. The $330 million project includes an office complex, warehouse, sales center and customer service center....
VIDEO: $4.7B Gordie Howe International Bridge Project Nears Completion
Against a stunning backdrop, tireless crews working on the Gordie Howe International Bridge marked a crucial milestone on the multi-year project, which is now in its final phase. "On the morning of June 14, 2024, the final two edge girders were placed on the bridge deck over the Detroit River," said Heather Grondin, chief relations officer of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA)....
Caltrans' Fix50 Mobility Project Still on Schedule
In hopes of meeting a September 2025 deadline, construction crews in California are working night and day on Caltrans' Fix50 Project. The nearly $484 million effort will enhance mobility while providing incentives for ride sharing during peak period travel....
Connecting Arkansas: Highway Widening Near Little Rock
A major roadway widening in the heart of Jacksonville, Ark., will address traffic congestion, as well as high crash rates on Highway 67/167 and associated interchanges and frontage roads, when it's completed in late 2027....
Central Texas 183 North Mobility Project Continues
Construction crews in Texas continue their work on the $612 million 183 North Mobility Project, a corridor encompassing U.S. 183 between S.H. 45 and MoPac, one of the most congested roadways in Texas. "Our goal is to manage that congestion and provide a reliable route for transit and emergency response," said Mike Sexton, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority director of engineering....
Work Begins on New Digs for Alabama Lawmakers
A long overdue project in Montgomery, Ala., is beginning to take shape. Work has begun on a $325 million effort that will provide state lawmakers with a new space that better suits their needs. "We've been making the best of this time-worn building for 40 years," said Patrick Harris, secretary of the Alabama Senate....
ODOT's I-75 Rehabilitation Currently On Time, Budget
Crews in Moraine, Ohio, are working to meet a mid-2025 completion date, as they carry out a $51 million roadway rehabilitation. The I-75 reconstruction project, stretching from 06.86 straight line mile marker (SLM) to 09.57 SLM, replaces existing pavement and pavement markings, and includes minor bridge repairs....
Flatiron, Dragados JV Set to Finish Major Job in Corpus Christi
With work now in its final phase, the countdown is on for completing one of Corpus Christi's most anticipated construction projects. After years of research, public input and collaboration, the new U.S....
WW Clyde Constructs Diverging Diamond Interchange in Colorado
To enhance safety and improve traffic flow, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is constructing a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at the intersection of Airport Road and Powers Boulevard (Colorado Highway 21 / U.S....
Developing Kentucky's $5B Mile
A dramatic transformation of northern Kentucky is slowly unfolding, as construction crews continue work on the $5 billion mile. The string of projects is a mix of private and public development in Covington and Newport along the Ohio River and opposite downtown Cincinnati....
Construction Resumes On Northern Beltline
Nearly a decade since work was halted due to a lack of funds, construction crews in Birmingham, Ala., are resuming work on the Northern Beltline. The $64.7 million first phase of the project calls for a four-lane highway spanning approximately 2 mi....
Lane Continues Work On $475M Blue Ridge I-440 In North Carolina
The barrage of orange cones and heavy equipment is a familiar site for motorists who travel the Raleigh Beltline in Wake County, N.C. For almost half a decade, construction crews have been working on the $475 million effort known as the Blue Ridge I-440 Improvement project, taking place on the interstate between just south of Walnut Street in Cary and north of Wade Avenue....
South Dakota's $210M Veteran's Parkway Nears Completion
Construction on the first phase of the $210 million South Veterans Parkway project continues ahead of schedule. The work is the final stage in connecting I-29 with I-90 and will help meet transportation needs across the corridor....
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Works to Replace Historic McConnelsville Dam
In an effort to preserve the historic Muskingum Parkway lock and dam system and allow for continued recreational navigation, crews in Morgan County, Ohio, are replacing the historic McConnelsville Dam....
Barco Begins $48M Hangar Project at Spanish Fork
Construction has begun in Utah on a $48 million hangar development project at Spanish Fork Airport. The effort is the latest partnership between the facility and Utah Aviation. "Spanish Fork Airport has a need for growth, as the Utah County area continues to grow," Utah Aviation Project Manager Devan Cahoon said....
T.L. Wallace Begins Work On Mississippi's Pearl River Bridge
In Marion County, Mississippi, construction crews are replacing two aging bridges over the Pearl River on U.S. 98. Work on the $57.7 million project began in January 2024. "The U.S. 98 eastbound bridge over the Pearl River was built in the 1930s and is rather narrow," explained Jordan Whittington, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) District 7 construction engineer....
Stone Building Leads $50M Birmingham Amphitheater Project
Early site work is under way on a $50 million project that's expected to stimulate a number of developments in north Birmingham, Ala. Construction of a new amphitheater that can accommodate more than 9,300 guests is expected to be completed in time for a summer 2025 opening....
Shelly & Sands Continues Work On Zanesville's I-70
Despite a lack of access to the project and tight working conditions, crews in Ohio continue making progress on the $90 million I-70 reconstruction project. Phase 2 construction began last November and is scheduled to be completed by July 2025....
West Homewood, Alabama Anticipates New Mixed-Use Redevelopment
When the wrecking ball came down on the Econo Lodge motel on Oxmoor Road off Interstate 65 in West Homewood, it marked a new chapter for nearby residents. An ongoing redevelopment is transforming the neglected property into a mixed-use space that will feature housing, restaurants and retail....
Intel Makes Progress On Its $28B Ohio Facilities
In what's being called history in the making, computing giant Intel Corporation is investing $28 billion to build two manufacturing facilities in Licking County, Ohio. Construction of "Ohio One" will help boost production to meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors....
Kokosing, ODOT Collaborate On Downtown Ramp Up
Construction crews in Ohio are focused on a series of projects to reconstruct Interstates 70/71 in downtown Columbus. This portion of Downtown Ramp Up work will alleviate safety and congestion problems along the corridor and is being overseen by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)....
Kiewit Makes Progress On Intracoastal Bridge
The timeline has changed due to an unexpected delay, but construction crews continue making progress on the LA-1 Intracoastal Bridge replacement in West Baton Rouge. The two-phased project will feature a new southbound bridge with three 12-ft....
Kansas DOT Works to Reconstruct U.S. 24 in Topeka
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is collaborating with the city of Topeka on a $64 million reconstruction and pavement replacement effort that begins near N. Kansas Avenue and extends to Muddy Creek Jefferson County....
Missouri's Buck O'Neil Bridge Nears Completion
As the $220 million Buck O'Neil Bridge replacement effort nears its completion date, construction crews are committed to finishing the design-build project on time and under budget. "As we start moving into the final year, we are focused on the final push to get all the work done," said James Pflum, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project manager....
Excitement Builds for New USA Medical Facility
Expected to be completed in 2026, the new Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building on the University of South Alabama (USA) campus will allow the school to graduate more physicians and accelerate research....
Mote SEA Builds $132M Facility in Southwest Florida
When it opens its doors early next year, the Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) in southwest Florida will include exhibits totaling more than one million gal. of water, featuring sharks, coral reef species, manatees, sea turtles and other wildlife....
Ohio's Akron Beltway Project Is Largest in District 4 History
In an effort to enhance transportation around the Akron Beltway, crews in Summit County, Ohio, are overseeing the pavement reconstruction of portions of I-76, I-77 and SR 8, as well as construction of two new flyover ramps at the Central Interchange....
BNSF Builds $100M Bridge Near Bismark, North Dakota
In North Dakota, crews are building a new rail bridge that will help move freight safely and efficiently over the Missouri River at Bismarck and Mandan. BNSF Railway is overseeing construction of the new single-track structure, which is being built adjacent to the current crossing....
University of Michigan Builds $165M Hadley Center
Designed to meet the needs of current and future students, the $165 million Hadley Family Recreation and Well-Being Center at the University of Michigan is expected to earn LEED Platinum certification when it opens its doors in fall 2025....
Jensen Oversees LA DOTD's Caddo Lake Bridge Replacement
Crews with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) are working to replace the LA 1 bridge over Caddo Lake in north Caddo Parish. The original structure, accommodating approximately 5,000 vehicles per day, was constructed in 1940, and has served as an important connector between the towns of Mooringsport and Oil City....
New U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District HQ Takes Shape in Mobile, Alabama
As the inaugural project in Mobile, Ala.'s Civic Center redevelopment plan, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) new district headquarters will serve as a source of pride for Port City officials....
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair's $260M Renovation
Located at its current site in Columbus since 1886, the Ohio Expo Center has grown significantly over time to its plot of 360 acres. A major renovation of the property, which includes the Ohio State Fair, is long overdue....
Missouri's $284M Chester Bridge Under Construction
For 80 years, Missouri's Chester Bridge has allowed motorists to drive both east and west across the Mississippi River. Although it's still considered safe for travel, the structure has become less functional for modern vehicles and needs to be replaced....
Blalock Crews Build TDOT's $67M Newport Bypass
Currently under construction by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), a $67 million project will provide drivers with a safe, more efficient route for SR 35 to pass through Newport, Tenn., avoiding downtown traffic....
New Bridges Part of Iowa's $114M Madison Avenue Project
As the final piece in the comprehensive Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program puzzle, the $114 million Madison Avenue Interchange reconstruction project will expand the interstate capacity to the east of the I-80/I-29 East System interchange and replace deteriorating bridges....
Eagle Bridge Co. Works On Final Leg of U.S. 35 Upgrade
A $40 million project that will ease congestion, enhance traffic flow and improve safety along the corridor between Xenia and Beavercreek is under construction in Greene County, Ohio. Work began in early March 2023....
VDOT Oversees $3.9B Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Project
With more than 1,300 construction professionals working on a daily basis, the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) expansion project continues reaching milestones as it inches toward a 2025 finish line. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is overseeing the $3.9 billion effort, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the nation....
Work Progresses On KYTC's $740M U.S. 460 Project
In an effort to provide safer, more efficient travel, crews in Pike County, Ky., are reconstructing two key sections of U.S. 460 as they inch closer to the finish line. Workers are replacing a narrow and winding route with a modern four-lane highway that features wider, 12-ft....
Crews Begin Work On Badly-Needed Medical Center Facility
Scheduled to open in fall 2025, east Alabama's $43 million Center for Mental Health is being built as a beacon of hope for recovery. The 54,000-sq.-ft. facility, located on the north campus of East Alabama Medical Center, will offer expanded psychiatric services that officials claim are long overdue....
NCDOT Works to Improve Corridor K in Western N.C.
A complex project with a long history in western North Carolina will improve mobility and pave the way for economic development when the ribbon is ultimately cut. Construction on Corridor K, a $681 million undertaking, began in late 2022, following decades of planning and discussions....
Hinckley Lake Dam Restoration Helps Mitigate Flooding
For almost a century, the Hinckley Lake Dam has served area residents by providing recreation and helping mitigate flooding. Now, crews in Cleveland, Ohio, are performing a complete restoration of the historic barrier....
C.S. McCrossan Works Through Winter In Minnesota
Amidst frigid temperatures, construction crews in Minnesota worked on a turbine interchange designed to improve traffic operations and safety on both I-35W and I-494. As part of the $103 million project, the new ramp being built in the northeast corner of the interchange will enable vehicles heading northbound I-35W to WB I-494 to move more efficiently....
Stone Construction Leads BHM Air Cargo Project in Birmingham, Alabama
In Alabama, a $28 million project designed to accommodate weekly international cargo flights from Stuttgart, Germany, to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is nearing completion. The roughly 53,000-sq.-ft....
Neel-Schaffer Oversees Mississippi's Massive $212M Highway 57 Project
Construction crews in Jackson County, Mississippi, are working on a $212.6 million effort known as the Highway 57 project. Because of the sheer size of the undertaking, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is relying on the engineering company Neel-Schaffer Inc....
Akron's $215M NSIT Sewer Project Under Way
Construction crews in Ohio are tackling a multi-year sewer project that involves building a 16.5-ft. internal diameter tunnel. Work on the city of Akron's $215 million Northside Interceptor Tunnel (NSIT) assignment began in fall of 2023....
$170M Indiana Venue Due to Complete End of 2024
When it opens in December 2024, the $170 million Fishers Event Center will serve as an entertainment and sporting event venue for the local community and beyond. The city-owned, 8,500-seat facility was designed to host concerts, basketball, hockey and indoor football games, as well as other attractions....
University of Alabama Closes in On New Premier Golf Complex
Construction on a $40 million project that will provide the University of Alabama with one of the premier golf complexes in the Southeastern Conference is well under way in Tuscaloosa. UA's new golf training facility for women's and men's programs is expected to be completed by July....
Crews Continue to Make Progress On Florida's Suncoast Parkway
A project designed to ease congestion in Citrus County, Fla., will result in a much-needed extension when completed in 2026. The $103 million effort, known as Suncoast Parkway 2, Phase 2, calls for a 4-lane toll facility extending from SR 44 to CR 486....
Cooper Green Mercy Health Makes Headway On $120M Project
In Birmingham, Ala., construction crews are making significant progress on the $120 million Cooper Green Mercy Health medical facility. The highly anticipated project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024....
Midwest's First Two-Story Mass Timber Building Under Way
When it opens in early 2025, the new headquarters for Cincinnati Public Radio (CPR) will serve as the first two-story mass timber building in the Midwest, and the first of its kind locally. Skanska and CPR broke ground on the $32 million project in August....
TDOT Makes Improvements to Clarksville Highway
Although the timeline has changed, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues monitoring long-awaited improvements for State Route 112 (Clarksville Highway). Construction on the $34.4 million project includes widening the route from two lanes to four lanes, with a continuous left turn lane from the Ashland City Highway (SR 12) intersection to the Briley Parkway (SR 155) interchange....
Gadsden State Oversees $24M Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Skills Training Center
In east Alabama, Gadsden State Community College is overseeing construction of its $24 million Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center. The highly anticipated facility is being built on the East Broad campus....
Shelly & Sands Aims to Relieve Congestion at 'The Point' in Ohio
A $45 million effort designed to relieve congestion along U.S. 36 and SR 37 is moving forward in Delaware, Ohio. The Point Project focuses on the intersection of the two routes, which serves more than 27,000 vehicles per day, including freight transport, motorists traveling to and from work and emergency responders....
McCarthy Building Takes On Kansas Wastewater Project
As the area's second-largest funded wastewater project, a $74 million undertaking by the city of Lawrence, Kan., will better serve the community when it's completed by the end of 2026. The mission is to meet discharge standards while improving reliability....
Iowa DOT, WisDOT Replace Iconic Bridge
Close to a century ago, foundation work began on an iconic Midwestern bridge that's served motorists through the decades. Now the structure that's carried drivers across the Mississippi River from Lansing, Iowa, to rural Crawford County, Wisconsin, is facing the wrecking ball....
Brasfield & Gorrie Builds New Jacksonville State Football Complex
Student athletes and coaches are eagerly awaiting completion of a new football complex that will replace the existing fieldhouse at Jacksonville State University (JSU) stadium in Calhoun County, Ala. The school broke ground on the $32 million project in spring 2023....
Kokosing Crews Work On $102M I-475 Project Near Toledo
In Lucas County, Ohio, work continues on multiple phases of the I-475 improvement project. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing the latest effort, a $102 million undertaking that includes building a highly anticipated interchange at U.S....
Bay City's Independence Bridge Rehabilitation
In Bay City, Mich., construction crews are performing a much-needed rehabilitation and modernization of Independence Bridge. Construction on the multi-million dollar project began in early 2023, with all four lanes targeted to reopen to traffic by the end of next year....
Woody Biomass Producer Picks Small Town for Big Plant
Enviva Inc., a leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, has selected the remote town of Epes, Ala., for its largest wood pellet production plant to date. "We don't even have a caution light, that's how rural we are," said Epes Mayor Walter Porter....
Crews Make Progress On Miami's Signature Bridge
Although work won't be completed until late 2027, construction crews in downtown Miami continue making progress on the Signature Bridge that will connect SR 836/I-95/I-395. The $840 million design-build project is a partnership between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX)....
Growth Spurs SDDOT's Sioux Falls Project
A $34.3 million reconstruction project on Benson Road and the Interstate 229 interchange is unfolding in Sioux Falls, S.D. The undertaking, a combined effort by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the city of Sioux Falls, includes construction of a diverging diamond interchange (DDI), structure development work and road widening....
North Carolina Zoo's $75M Expansion Makes Room for Asia Exhibit
Scheduled to open in 2026, the highly-anticipated Asia continent marks the North Carolina Zoo's first major expansion since its North American wing opened in 1994. When complete, the $75 million expansion will feature a variety of animals and include a 300-seat indoor café overlooking the tiger's habitat....
The Fields at 17 Springs Begins to Take Shape in Millbrook, Ala.
Phase II work is under way on a highly anticipated multi-sports complex in Central Alabama. The Fields at 17 Springs, located just outside Montgomery, is the result of a partnership between the city of Millbrook, Grandview Family YMCA, Elmore County Board of Education, Elmore County Economic Development Authority and the Elmore County Commission....
KDOT's $570M Express Lane Project Aims to Speed Commute
With a continued focus on community input, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is overseeing a $570 million project that will build express toll lanes on U.S. 69 Highway in Overland Park. The mission of 69Express is to help commuters travel to their destinations quickly and safely....
Crews Help to Bring New Genomic Medicine Center to University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is overseeing a $106.5 million project that will play a key role in the Heersink School of Medicine's long-range plan to enhance research. Construction began in August 2022 on the new Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building and the Marnix E....
NCDOT Marks Milestone On $360M I-40 Widening Project
In the Tar Heel state, crews responsible for widening Interstate 40 from southeast Raleigh to Clayton are marking a major milestone. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has been monitoring the multi-year, $360 million project since work began in 2018....
MnDOT Builds First Turbine Ramp in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is overseeing the first of four construction projects tied to the I-494: Airport to Hwy 169 vision. As part of the $377 million dollar undertaking, crews are constructing E-ZPass lanes on I-494 from Hwy 100 to I-35W in each direction and adding a new ramp at the I-35W and I-494 interchange....
ECBC Constructs $85M Ohio Community Center
As one of the largest investments in Upper Arlington, Ohio, history, the $85 million Bob Crane Community Center will provide a much-needed indoor community recreation and gathering space when it opens in 2025....
Cleveland's $3B Project Clean Lake Features Large-Scale Storage Tunnels
Designed to reduce pollution in Lake Erie by four billion gallons per year, Project Clean Lake is a 25-year plan being overseen by Cleveland's Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD). When construction crews complete the $3 billion undertaking in 2036, 98 percent of flows entering the combined system will be fully treated at the agency's three wastewater treatment plants....
P&C Construction Leads $30M Workforce Skills Training Center Project
A $30 million, 50,000 sq.-ft. facility that will prepare students for high wage/high demand career fields is taking shape in Boaz, Ala. Snead State Community College broke ground on its Workforce Skills Training Center in January 2023....
FDOT's $61M Polk Parkway Widening Under Way
Although construction won't be completed until mid-2024, workers in Polk County, Fla., are making steady progress on the Polk Parkway/SR 570 widening project. The $61 million undertaking will provide increased capacity on the roadway for local commuters, as well as visitors and freight customers....
Elford Inc. Building $60M Franklin Crisis Care Center
What began as a community conversation several years ago is becoming reality in Columbus, Ohio. When it opens in 2025, the $60 million Franklin County Crisis Care Center will serve adults, ages 18 and up, who are experiencing a mental health and/or addiction-related crisis....
South Dakota's Pierre-Fort Pierre Bridge Replacement Under Way
Having conquered demanding underwater substructure work, construction crews in South Dakota continue making progress on the $50 million Pierre-Fort Pierre Bridge project — bidding farewell to an iconic structure that's outlived its usefulness....
Ikaros LLC Leads Congestion Reduction Project in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A $34 million effort that will enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion along busy U.S.-82 from Highway 69 to Rice Mine Road remains under construction in west-central Alabama. As the first major Rebuild Alabama Act project in Tuscaloosa County, the 2.77-mi....
FDOT Makes Improvements to Daryl Carter Parkway in Central Florida
In multiple counties, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues to monitor work on the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate project. The ongoing construction includes reconstructing the Daryl Carter Parkway overpass into a diverging diamond interchange (DDI)....
$600M Bridge Park Continues to Transform Dublin, Ohio Area
In Dublin, Ohio, construction continues on a multi-million-dollar mixed-use development known as Bridge Park. The transformative project, situated in a suburb of Columbus, began in 2015 and was designed to include upscale apartments, condos, restaurants, retail shops, office space, a hotel and an events center....
Arkansas' $633M 30 Crossing Project to Improve Safety, Relieve Congestion
Designed to manage congestion and enhance access to the downtown areas of Little Rock and North Little Rock, the 30 Crossing project will make improvements to one of the most heavily trafficked corridors in the state....
MoDOT, IDOT Team Up for $532M Chain of Rocks Bridge Project
Despite limited access both on land and by river, crews are making significant progress on the $532 million I-270 Chain of Rocks Bridge project. The existing structure, which connects Illinois and Missouri, is aging and must be replaced....
Crews Encounter Challenging Vein of Rocks During $38M Project
Young students in Hartselle, Ala., will soon have a new place to learn. Construction is under way on a $38 million replacement for Crestline Elementary School, which has served the community for more than six decades....
Phase Two of $464M LA 1 Bridge Begins in Louisiana
Construction crews in southern Louisiana have begun phase two work on roughly 9 mi. of bridge that will connect Leeville to Golden Meadow in LaFourche Parish. Once this $464 million effort is complete, there will be 19.3 mi....
Ames Takes Lead on $180M Iowa DOT West Broadway Project
As one of the largest highway funding efforts by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), the Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program continues reaching milestones. Crews on the multi-phased undertaking are currently focused on segments four and five, which include the I-29/I-480/West Broadway System Interchange project and Madison Avenue interchange reconstruction....
ODOT Oversees SR 83 Rehabilitation Project
In Wayne County, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing a reconstruction effort that will better serve area motorists when complete. The $31 million SR 83 major rehabilitation project includes the removal and replacement of all existing full-depth pavement, including subgrade stabilization, underdrains and drainage improvements....
INDOT, KYTC Collaborate On Ohio River Crossing
The $257 million first phase of a project that will complete the I-69 connection between Indiana and Kentucky has begun in the bluegrass state. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are building the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX), which will improve long-term cross-river mobility, reduce congestion and improve safety....
Crews Begin Transformation of Former Avondale Mills Site in Alabama
In Sylacauga, Ala., property resembling a war zone is being transformed into a space that will merge education and workforce development. Crews at the former Avondale Mills site are sifting through piles of rubble, preparing the site for construction of the East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub (EARTH)....
$340M Tollway Project Improves Access to O'Hare
In Illinois, construction continues on a critical project that will link the north and south legs of the new I-490 Tollway with the Illinois Route 390 Tollway and provide access to York Road and Irving Park Road....
Tri-State Tollway Project Connects Communities in Illinois
In an effort to better serve motorists, crews in Justice, Ill., are working diligently on the $39 million 88th/Cork Avenue Interchange project. The undertaking will create new access to the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), providing nearby communities with a local connection to the Chicago area's transportation network....
Hoar Construction Leads $157M UAB Medical Facility Project
Expected to open in 2025, a new Spain Rehabilitation Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will provide comprehensive care to patients from across the state and beyond. Located on Seventh Avenue South, the $157 million, 350,000-sq.-ft....
Technology, Reconstruction Coming to Important Economic Corridor
In an effort to rebuild one of the most significant corridors in southeast Michigan, construction crews are immersing themselves in the Innovate Mound project. The multi-million-dollar undertaking will reportedly strengthen connectivity by using sophisticated design and smart technology to build a modern, multimodal stretch of roadway....
South Dakota Water Plant Sees $215M Upgrade
As the first major expansion at the South Dakota facility in more than 40 years, a $215 million upgrade of the Sioux Falls Regional Water plant will significantly increase the plant's ability to treat wastewater safely and effectively....
Huntsville, Alabama Project Set to Create High-End Homes
Located in what's described as a highly desirable community in Huntsville, Ala., The Landings will feature more than 260 multifamily units when it opens in early 2024. The multi-million-dollar project is being built in a growing area of the Rocket City, with a large number of houses under construction....
Kansas Expressway Extension Features BEBO Archway
Almost 40 years after planning first began, construction crews in Springfield, Mo., are busy working on a highly publicized project known as the Kansas Expressway Extension. The first phase, a $15.8 million dollar undertaking, stretches from Republic Road to Plainview Road, and is almost halfway complete....
ODOT Swings Into Gear for Emergency Repairs
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is coordinating repairs involving one of the busiest freight routes in the nation, following an accident in Rossford, Ohio. In the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 10, ODOT crews responded to a chaotic scene after an oversized semi-tractor trailer struck the Lime City Road bridge over I-75....
First Infrastructure Project Complete at Lincoln Yards
Following a lengthy and complex environmental clean-up, construction crews are moving full speed ahead with the highly publicized Lincoln Yards project. Dubbed the "city within a city," the 53-acre, $6 billion mixed-use community is being developed on former industrial land along the North Branch of the Chicago River and is being described as a game changer....
Britt Demolition Leads Takedown of Abandoned Birmingham Hospital
To make way for a major mixed-use development, demolition crews are bringing down the long-abandoned Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham. The campus, founded more than a century ago, has deteriorated significantly since shutting its doors....
Ulliman Schutte Works to Improve Water Reclamation Facility in Ohio
As Montgomery County, Ohio's largest investment to date, a new pump station and pretreatment facility at Ohio's Western Regional Water Reclamation Facility (RWRF) will guarantee continued system stability and redundancy when completed at the end of 2024....
Kentucky's Tallest Bridge Under Construction in Pike County
Despite dealing with rugged mountain terrain and a tight construction site, crews in Pike County, Ky., are on schedule as they build the state's tallest bridge. At 324 ft., the twin-span Pond Creek Bridge stands higher than the Statue of Liberty, with workers ever mindful of the steep slopes and county road below....
Stone Building Company Builds Gardendale's 'Field of Dreams'
A modern-day field of dreams is close to becoming reality in Gardendale, Ala., as construction crews work to complete a $32 million sports complex just outside Birmingham. Bill Noble Park is being transformed into a venue that will serve young athletes in the area and beyond....
Indiana Project Right On Track
With an emphasis on sustainability and wetland mitigation to protect the environment, Indiana's West Lake Corridor will serve as a southern branch extension of the existing South Shore Line (SSL) to reach Hammond, Munster and Dyer in Lake County, when completed....
Lewis & Clark's $640M Regional Water System Moves Forward Two Decades After Breaking Ground
Progress continues on an experimental construction project that debuted in the Midwest almost two decades ago. Crews are working on the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, which was designed to supply high-quality drinking water to residents in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota....
Brasfield & Gorrie Leads Much-Needed Courthouse Construction in Huntsville, Ala.
With an eye to the future, officials in Huntsville are overseeing construction of a new $110 million federal courthouse that will house the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama. When completed, the 123,100-gross-sq.-ft....
TDOT Works to Ease Congestion On I-24 in Chattanooga, Tenn.
In Chattanooga, Tenn., construction crews continue their work on the $32 million I-24 interchange project at Broad and Market streets. The goal is to enhance the safety and operation of the interstate, while improving access to U.S....
Officials Expect Novelis' New $2.5B Aluminum Plant to Be Boon for Region
Intended to serve the beverage and automotive industries, a $2.5 billion aluminum plant will provide a major economic boost to Bay Minette, Ala., while also serving as a source of pride. Atlanta-based Novelis has selected Baldwin County for its recycling and rolling mill on a 3,000-acre mega site in the southern region of the state....
Considered critical in attracting people to eastern Kentucky, the $754 million Mountain Parkway Expansion will widen and improve 32 mi. of existing parkway between Campton and Salyersville and extend the parkway by approximately 14 mi....
Great Lakes Construction Co. Cleans Up Mentor Marsh
One of the largest natural marshes remaining along the Lake Erie shoreline is undergoing a dramatic transformation as part of a salt fill remediation project overseen by Ohio's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)....
Lunda, Parsons Collaborate On $218.5M Rocheport Bridge Replacement
With a goal of replacing the Interstate 70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport, work crews in Jefferson City, Mo., have been blasting and excavating rock to pave the way for actual construction of the new structure....
SouthEast Demolition & Environmental Services Razes Auburn Dorm
In an effort to prepare the campus for future construction, crews in East Alabama are carrying out a four-phase, $7.5 million demolition at Auburn University. The teardown of the Hill Residence Hall complex began in spring 2022 and remains ahead of schedule....
E&B Paving, Rieth-Riley Construction, Gradex Form Unique Triventure for Widening Project
To improve safety and traffic flow on I-465 and I-69 on the northeast side of Indianapolis, construction crews in Marion County, Ind., are adding travel lanes, creating new ramp lanes and building more than a dozen new bridges as part of the $435 million Clear Path 465 project....
Archer Western, Traylor Bros. Navigate Obstacles as Construction Continues on $865M Project
More than 80 barges and two dozen cranes dot the watery landscape, as construction crews continue work on Florida's $865 million Howard Frankland Bridge (HFB) replacement project. The new bridge is being built to the north of the current southbound bridge and will consist of eight lanes that include four general purpose lanes, two northbound express lanes, two southbound express lanes and a bicycle/pedestrian path....
Crews Begin Work On 683-Acre Industrial Park
Construction crews in Tuskegee, Ala., are working on the first phase of a master-planned industrial park that's been years in the making. The 683-acre Regional East Alabama Logistics (REAL) Park in Macon County is expected to dramatically boost economic growth in the area when completed....
South Carolina's $850M Mega Project
Crews with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) continue making progress as they reconstruct and widen Interstate 85 in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties. The $850 million mega project was designed to ease interstate congestion and replace aging infrastructure....
McGeorge Contracting Works to Complete King Expressway/Hot Springs Bypass Extension
In Garland County, Ark., construction crews are working diligently to complete a $78.5 million, 5.8-mi. extension of the King Expressway/Hot Springs Bypass from the U.S. Highway 70 East interchange to the junction of Arkansas Highway 5 and AR 7....
Crews Continue Important Highway Corridor Project After 10-Year Lull
Despite an awkward start and a 10-year lull in construction, workers are poised to complete the U.S. 98/SR158 highway corridor in Mobile County from the Alabama/Mississippi state line to Interstate 65 in the city of Mobile....
IDOT's $1.5B Council Bluffs Interstate Project Is Ahead of Schedule
The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) continues to monitor progress on the seemingly never-ending project known as the Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program. The multi-year, $1.5 billion dollar effort began in 2008, with an expected end date of 2026....
John R. Jurgensen Manages Greater Cincinnati Project
Despite weather-related delays, construction is progressing on a $42.5 million project being overseen by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The work includes creating a new, full-service diamond interchange along SR 32; constructing a third westbound lane between the new interchange and Glen Este-Withamsville Road; and realigning Bach Buxton Road between Marian Drive and Clepper Lane....
Walsh/Herzog Joint Venture Begins $640M Double Track Northwest Indiana Project
Construction has finally begun on a $640 million undertaking known as the Double Track Northwest Indiana Project. The long-awaited work includes building more than 26 mi. of new second track between Gary and Michigan City along Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District's (NICTD's) existing South Shore Line (SSL)....
Turner Construction Leads $90M New Huntsville City Hall Project
Having already marked a construction milestone, crews in Madison County, Ala., continue making progress at the site of the future Huntsville City Hall. Workers have completed demolition of a precast parking deck to make room for a $90 million, 176,000-sq.-ft....
UNL Makes Progress On $115M Kiewit Hall Construction
Due to a $25 million naming gift from Kiewit Corporation, along with donations from individuals, corporations and foundations, construction is well under way on an academic hub for undergraduate engineering education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)....
Kansas City's Buck O'Neil Bridge Replacement
With a third of the work already completed, construction crews continue making progress on the Buck O'Neil Bridge replacement project in Kansas City, Mo. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is overseeing the effort, which called for the demolition of multiple buildings, six retaining/barrier walls and four bridges, and pavement removals....
ALDI Invests Big in Baldwin County — Crews Help Prep for New Region HQ
Despite record rainfall, the start of the pandemic and supply chain shortages, construction crews in Baldwin County, Ala., are close to completing a new regional headquarters and distribution center for grocery retailer ALDI....
Brasfield & Gorrie Constructs Baptist Health Care's $636M Pensacola Campus
Construction crews in Pensacola are working to complete a $636 million project that represents the single largest investment in health care facilities, services and programs in northwest Florida's history....
Civil Constructors, Tennessee DOT Widen Jefferson Pike
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is overseeing a project in Rutherford County designed to improve safety on Jefferson Pike Road (S.R. 266). Construction crews are widening roughly 4 mi....
Cullman Regional Hospital Undergoing $30M Expansion
In north central Alabama, construction continues on a four-story tower and expanded emergency department at Cullman Regional Hospital. The $30 million project will increase the hospital's bed capacity from 145 to 175 and double the size of the hospital's critical care unit....
WisDOT Improves Safety With $136M Bypass
To improve safety, construction crews in Outagamie County, Wis., are making changes to a hectic commuter route between New London and the Fox Cities area. The $136 million project includes building a bypass at Hortonville and providing wider roadways to New London....
'Thru the Valley' Project Continues as ODOT Begins Phase 8
In Cincinnati, Ohio, work continues on the megaproject known as I-75 Thru the Valley. At a cost of $46 million, Phase 8 construction calls for reconstructing I-75 from Glendale-Milford Road to the Kemper Road overpass, adding a fourth lane in each direction and adding capacity at the Sharon Road interchange and at Sharon Road and Chester Road....
University of South Carolina Students Will Benefit from $210M Campus Village
Deemed the largest project in the history of the University of South Carolina, Campus Village will provide four new buildings and more than 1,800 new beds by fall of next year. Phase one of the $210 million undertaking consists of three suite style buildings and one pod-style residential living environment and will include a new dining facility and other amenities....
New $840M VA Medical Center Coming to Louisville
Designed to provide a safe, healing environment for local veterans, Kentucky's Louisville VA Medical Center will integrate modern patient-centered care concepts when it opens in 2026. The $840 million project, located off Brownsboro Road along the Watterson Expressway, includes a new medical center, a central utility plant, roadways, sidewalks and other site improvements....
Brasfield & Gorrie Begins to Bring New UAB Hospital to Life
A replacement hospital that's been in the works for several years is becoming a reality in McCalla, Ala. Medical West Hospital Authority, an affiliate of UAB Health System, broke ground on the $400 million project in November 2021....
Koss Construction Leads Nebraska's U.S. 275 Widening
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is overseeing an approximately $38 million project designed to improve reliability, mobility and safety along a stretch of U.S.-275. The U.S.-275 Scribner – West Point segment of the expressway is expanding approximately 18.5 mi....
Florida DOT, Orion Marine Begin Construction of $126M NASA Causeway Bridge
A critical infrastructure project that will provide a new gateway to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is under way in Florida. The $126 million undertaking involves building two high-level fixed bridges over the Indian River, which links Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island and Cape Canaveral to Titusville....
Milwaukee's Wisconsin Center Undergoing $420M Expansion
In Milwaukee, site work is well under way on a $420 million undertaking that will double the square footage of the Wisconsin Center. The expanded facility is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024....
Crews Proceed On $32M Project to Replace Six Functionally Obsolete Bridges
In southeast Alabama, crews are working on a $32 million project that will replace six functionally obsolete bridges along Interstate 85 at exit 60. The structures are being replaced due to their narrow width and age, with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) overseeing the work....
Excavation, Utility Work Complete On New $920M Hospital at University of Michigan
Despite lengthy delays tied to the pandemic, construction is under way in Michigan on a $920 million, 690,000-gross-sq.-ft. facility that will modernize inpatient and surgical care and increase patient access to those it serves....
ODOT, Kokosing Employ New Technique for Unique Soil Challenge On $352M I-75 Project
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing separate projects in Wood and Lucas counties which includes I-75 widening, reconstruction and bridge replacement at a total cost of $352 million....
Digging It … Joint Venture Constructs New $3.8B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
As the largest highway construction effort in the Commonwealth of Virginia's history, the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project will increase capacity, ease major congestion and enhance travel time reliability when complete....
Work Continues On South Dakota's Sanford Sports Complex
By summer 2022, athletes will be taking advantage of a major expansion of the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. The $40 million undertaking, which calls for 18 fully-lit synthetic fields, is considered the biggest turf field project in the country, with nearly 1.7 million sq....
Alberici Corporation, Burns & McDonnell, Partner to Build Wichita's New $550M Water Facility
Construction workers in Wichita, Kan., are working on a water treatment facility that will serve residents and area businesses for generations to come. The plant, with a 120-million gal. per day capacity, will include fully redundant treatment trains and components which will work to ensure reliable treatment, optimized maintenance and the extended useful life of the structure....
Brasfield & Gorrie Leads Major HudsonAlpha Institute Expansion Project
In Huntsville, Ala., a major expansion is under way at the nonprofit HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology's biotech campus. A global headquarters for Discovery Life Sciences (DLS) is being built, along with a modern laboratory and greenhouse space for HudsonAlpha's Center for Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture....
JE Dunn Builds Kansas City Zoo's New $75M Aquarium
As the single largest undertaking in the Kansas City Zoo's 112-year history, a new, 600,000-gal. aquarium has crews working through a winter conditions plan to keep construction going through Missouri's coldest months....
Walsh Crews Prep for Next Phase of I-75 Mill Creek Expressway
To improve safety and ease traffic congestion, crews in Hamilton County, Ohio, continue working on a multi-year undertaking known as the I-75 Mill Creek Expressway project. "This will serve the tri-state area and the more than 160,000 motorists who use this busy corridor every day," said Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 8 public information officer Kathleen Fuller....
Mississippi DOT Puts SPMT to Work for First Time On Bridge Replacement Project in Jackson
Crews in Jackson, Miss., are nearing completion on a bridge replacement project that made use of a self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT) lifting frame for the first time in Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) history....
Work Continues On $5.7B Gordie Howe International Bridge Between Detroit and Windsor, Canada
Despite less than ideal weather conditions, construction crews in Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Canada, are working through the winter on the $5.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge project. The design-build project is being led by Dragados Canada, Fluor and Aecon....
$188M I-30 Project Is Largest Ever for Arkansas Highway Commission
A record-setting $188 million project that will widen almost 5.5 mi. of Interstate 30 is under way in Saline County, Arkansas. Crews also are tasked with reconstructing three interchanges and replacing five existing bridges....
Smucker's Project Represents Largest Investment in Jefferson County History
Construction crews in McCalla, Ala., are working on a project that marks the largest capital investment by a company in Jefferson County's history. When complete, the $1.1 billion Smucker's manufacturing plant will produce the company's popular frozen sandwiches....
Construction Progresses On Des Moines University's New $250M Campus
The ribbon cutting won't take place until 2023, but a new campus for Des Moines University (DMU) is already taking shape. As the school prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, officials are overseeing construction on the 88-acre site, located in West Des Moines....
Shelly and Sands Makes Improvements to I-70 in Ohio
Progress continues on a six-year project that will reconstruct I-70 through the city of Zanesville, Ohio. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing the $88 million effort, which includes major bridge work and the resurfacing of I-70 between U.S....
Tennessee Valley Authority's $85M Improvements Ensure Reliable Service to Customers
At an estimated total cost of $85 million, construction crews are making various improvements to the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) transmission system. The work includes building a new Anderson 500-kilovolt substation on existing TVA property near the Bull Run Fossil Plant....
As 2022 Begins, Crews Near Finish On $32M Hospital
As a new year begins, crews are nearing completion on a $32 million hospital in Huntsville, Ala. The 75,836 sq.-ft. facility will replace Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Alabama, located on Governors Drive in the city's medical district....
LOTs of Activity Ahead for $267M Columbus Water Tunnel
In Columbus, Ohio, work is under way on a $267 million project known as the Lower Olentangy Tunnel (LOT). Construction began on site in April 2021, with a scheduled completion date of December 2026. "The city is under two Ohio Environmental Protection Agency [OEPA] consent orders to improve water quality and reduce the potential for human contact with waterborne pollutants by reducing overflows from the sewer system into creeks and rivers during wet weather events," said Jeremy Cawley, city of Columbus project manager....
RB Baker Crews Stabilize Soil for U.S. 17 Widening in South Carolina
To enhance safety and accommodate increasing traffic associated with residential and economic growth in the region, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is overseeing construction to widen nearly 4.2 mi....
Rain Lets Up for Excavation on MDOT's SR19 Expansion
In Mississippi, motorists traveling Meridian to Philadelphia will benefit from a $36 million widening project scheduled to be completed in 2023. The expansion of State Route 19 in Neshoba County from Philadelphia to Tucker will improve safety and overall conditions for commuters, as well as local and commercial traffic....
Birmingham's Hoar Construction Builds $76M UAB Science, Engineering Complex
Construction crews in Birmingham are building what's being described as a significant investment in future world-changing research. The $76 million UAB Science and Engineering Complex will replace the aging Education Building located on 14th Street South between University Boulevard and 10th Avenue South....
Ohio State University Expands Campus With WELL-Certified College of Nursing
Construction is well under way on a $25 million project that will serve as a gateway to Ohio State University (OSU's) health sciences campus. The OSU College of Nursing structure will be the first WELL-certified building on the property....
Auburn Embarks On Its Largest Athletics Project in School History
In east-central Alabama, construction is under way on the largest athletics project in Auburn University's history. The school's new football performance center, a roughly $92 million effort, includes a 233,400-sq.-ft....
Cast & Baker Make Emergency Repairs While ODOT Works to Prevent Future Slides
In Monroe County, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing an emergency landslide repair and realignment project. Work on the $9.5 million undertaking involves the construction of a new 0.55-mi....
Huntsville Hopes $45M 'Cultural Pillar' Could Make It a New Music City
Committed to becoming a cultural pillar within the local community, Huntsville's new 8,000-capacity amphitheater and food village will feature world-class musicians when it opens next year. Construction is under way on the $45 million structure, which will provide educational events, festivals and the backdrop for local businesses and other organizations wanting to host large-scale gatherings....
NCDOT Calls On Lane Construction to Improve I-440 With $365M Project
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is overseeing a $365 million undertaking known as the I-440 and Blue Ridge Road project. The improvements to I-440, between just south of Walnut Street in Cary and north of Wade Avenue in Raleigh, are being made to improve traffic flow, access and efficiency....
Baldwin and Shell Takes Center Stage On University of Central Arkansas' $45M Windgate Center
Despite a record-setting snowstorm and a delay in obtaining materials, crews in Conway, Ark., remain on schedule constructing The Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The building, located on the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) campus, is scheduled to be completed in time for the fall 2022 semester....
Crews Work to Complete $26M BTW Magnet School
For years, educators have dreamed of building a facility that would fully meet the needs of gifted students in Montgomery, Ala. That vision has finally been realized, as crews work to complete the new Booker T....
Crews Install Largest Concrete Beams Manufactured in Midwest On Tri-State Tollway's $4B Project
Crews in Illinois are carefully choreographing the placement of the largest concrete beams ever manufactured in the Midwest, as they continue reconstructing the Central Tri-State Tollway. The task under way is anything but routine....
Ruhlin/Shelly and Sands JV Begins Largest Project in ODOT District 4's History
In Summit County, Ohio, work has begun on a $161 million project that will make significant improvements around the Akron Beltway. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing the work, the largest in District 4 history, which includes a mix of roadway improvements and bridge replacements on I-76, I-77 and Route 8 in Akron....
Bronx Builders: Crews Constructing Universal Hip Hop Museum in New York
Designed to acknowledge and preserve the history of the genre's past, present and future, New York's Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) will "inspire, empower and promote understanding" when it opens in the South Bronx in 2024....
New Shelling, Storage Plant to Be Boon for Atmore's Economy
Much like the tiny seedlings that rise from the soil, an $87 million peanut shelling and storage plant is emerging in Atmore, Ala. The facility, encompassing more than 400,000 sq. ft., is scheduled to begin operations in December 2021 and should be fully complete by January 2022....
Wisconsin Addresses Congestion With Priority Beltline Project
In an effort to improve the existing system while evaluating comprehensive, long-term beltline plans, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is overseeing a $45 million project that began in 2018 with planning and design work....
Archer Western, Traylor Bros. JV Builds New $866M Bridge Over Old Tampa Bay
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is overseeing an $866 million design-build project that calls for a new southbound/westbound interstate bridge over Old Tampa Bay between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties....
D.J. McQuestion & Sons Fill U.S. 31 to I-94 Gap in Michigan
After significant delays, crews in Michigan are making steady progress on a $121.5 million project connecting the southern stretch of U.S. 31 to Interstate 94 outside Benton Harbor. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is overseeing the work, which includes rebuilding two interchanges and reconstructing approximately 3 mi....
Brasfield & Gorrie Brings Grandview Project to Life
A multi-million-dollar medical office building known as Grandview Physicians Plaza II will transform Birmingham, Ala.'s skyline when it opens in the second quarter of 2022. The seven-story, 200,000 sq.-ft....
Lane Leads $135M Suncoast Parkway Extension
Despite encountering two sinkholes and relocating close to 600 gopher tortoises, crews in Florida remain on schedule as they work on a $135 million undertaking known as the Suncoast Parkway 2 (Phase One) project....
ODOT Rehabilitates 65-Year-Old U.S. 30 in Mansfield
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing a $62 million project that will reconstruct U.S. 30 between state Route 309 and Fifth Avenue in the city of Mansfield. Construction includes the replacement of various bridges, construction of a median barrier and shoulder widening along U.S....
Graham Construction Takes On Nebraska's Fremont Southeast Beltway
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is overseeing a $62 million project that calls for a four-lane divided expressway on the south side of Fremont in Dodge County. The endeavor coincides with recent increased development in the area....
Montgomery Readies for Olympic-Standard Whitewater Venue
As only the third of its kind in the nation, Montgomery's $50-million whitewater and outdoor activities center is expected to enhance tourism and boost economic development when it opens in 2023. Construction crews are currently preparing the site for the 120-acre recreation and entertainment complex....
NCDOT Widens Strategic Highway
In an effort to improve traffic, construction crews in North Carolina are working on a stretch of I-40 from Raleigh to the I-40/NC 42 interchange in Clayton. The $360 million project was designed to help ease congestion and delays, make travel safer throughout the area and better accommodate motorists due to future growth....
Alabama A&M Transforms Huntsville With New Event Center
In Huntsville, Ala., crews are working on a $60 million, 132,000-sq.-ft. event center at Alabama A&M University (AAMU). The building will include an arena with a 6,000-person capacity that will host basketball and volleyball games, as well as various university gatherings....
Century-Old Bridge Over Passaic River Set to Be Razed
Construction crews in Paterson, N.J., have begun work to replace a more than 100-year-old structure that's carried thousands of vehicles per day. Fair Lawn Avenue Bridge has served the community well, but time has run out for the aging, outdated overpass....
National Cement Invests Heavily in St. Clair County
Described as the largest capital investment in the history of St. Clair County, a more than $250 million expansion of National Cement's plant in Ragland, Ala., is well underway. Officials say a new state-of-the-art kiln will save jobs and allow the plant to remain open for at least another half-century once the two-year project is completed....
Tennessee Aims to Ease Traffic Woes Along I-40
Construction crews in Tennessee are working on 5 mi. of Interstate 40, starting at the North Highland exit and continuing east to the Highway 70 exit. The roughly $88 million effort, which began in November 2020, will widen the interstate from four to six lanes, and also replace five bridges, including three overhead/overpass structures and two interstate bridges over railroads....
Work Resumes On Michigan's Firesteel River Bridge
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is overseeing a $12.8 million project on M-26 over the east and west branches of the Firesteel River. The work is taking place in Ontonagon County in the western Upper Peninsula....
N.C. Replaces Aging Swing Span Bridge
Construction crews in North Carolina are replacing the Perquimans River Bridge in Perquimans County. The work is part of a $57 million project that will improve U.S. Highway 17 Business/N.C. Highway 37 between Hertford and Winfall....
Historic Minneapolis Bridge Receives Facelift
Minneapolis's 10th Avenue SE River Bridge is getting a makeover. Considered a crucial transportation element of the riverfront area, the open spandrel column arch structure, built in 1929, has carried traffic over the Mississippi River for nine decades, serving 10,000 motor vehicles and hundreds of pedestrians and bicyclists....
Longwall Expansion Under Way in Walker County
In Walker County, Ala., work is under way on the longwall expansion project of the Alabama Mining Academy at Bevill State Community College (BSCC). The existing mining building already has a working section that simulates coal extraction at the school's Sumiton campus, with the expansion designed to provide new, inexperienced miners a better understanding of longwall coal mining in the state....
Waukesha Water's $286M Pipeline Meets Federal Requirements
Construction crews in Wisconsin are working on a $286 million project that's designed to provide safe, sustainable and reliable water for years to come. The city of Waukesha is under a court order to be in full compliance with federal drinking water standards for radium by September 2023....
One of Nation's Busiest Rails Undergoes $2.6B Transformation
One of the largest and busiest commuter rail corridors in the nation is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The $2.6 billion Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Expansion project will enhance safety, eliminate noise from both train horns and crossing gate bells and relieve traffic backups when completed next year....
Shafer Crew Expands Minnesota Highway 14
Work is progressing on a project to expand U.S. Highway 14 to four lanes between Owatonna and Dodge Center in southern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is overseeing the $108 million undertaking....
Jersey Awaits Its 'Direct Connection'
In an effort to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion at the intersection of I-295, I-76 and Route 42, crews in Camden County, N.J., are hard at work on the multi-year Direct Connection project....
Iconic Bridge Project in Tuscaloosa Nears Finish
An $83.4 million project featuring an iconic cable-stay arch bridge is nearing completion in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is overseeing the construction, which calls for additional lanes on Interstate 20/59, along with a single point urban interchange (SPUI) on McFarland Boulevard (U.S.-82) directly below the interstate....
Easing Missouri/Arkansas Border Bottleneck
Crews are working six days a week on a $70 million project that will complete the final 5 mi. of I-49 in Missouri between Pineville and the Missouri/ Arkansas border. When the I-49 Connector is completed, I-49 will stretch 290 mi....
Earth Moves for SCDOT'S $620M I-85 Widening Project
Considered one of the largest and most complex undertakings in South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) history, the I-85 widening project will reduce congestion on the interstate, improve the safety of interchanges and replace aging infrastructure when complete....
New Rail Yards Take Shape at Port of Indiana
A major infrastructure effort that includes multiple projects is taking shape at Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Work on the FASTLANE grant undertaking includes two new rail yards and an extension to the port's rail network....
ODOT Project Will Ease Congestion on U.S. 35
Crews in Ohio are widening the U.S. 35 corridor between Smithville Road and I-675 from two to three lanes. The additional lane on U.S. 35 between Smithville Road and I-675 will reduce congestion and improve safety for the traveling public....
North Carolina's U.S. 158 Undergoes $89M Widening Project
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is overseeing an $89 million effort to widen 8.2 mi. of U.S. 158 from I-95/N.C. 46 in Roanoke Rapids to St. John Church Road west of Jackson. Most of the current two-lane road will be widened to a four-lane median-divided road....
Indiana's Heavy Haul Corridor Under Way
In southern Indiana, work is continuing on a roughly $14.5 million project that will provide a continuous route for heavy-haul vehicles between River Ridge Commerce Center and the Port of Indiana at Jeffersonville....
Crews Correct Landslide Damage on U.S. 231
With the highway now open to motorists, crews are working to complete construction efforts on U.S. 231 near Huntsville, Ala., nine months after a landslide caused major damage. Repairs were made two months ahead of schedule on both roadways of U.S....
Minnesota Aims to Rid Road of Dangerous Conditions
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is overseeing a $64.5 million project that will use giant underground stormwater tanks designed to ease a dangerous condition. The completed undertaking will help reduce frequency and severity of flooding on a busy freeway in south Minneapolis....
Kilian-Keely JV Completes Major Illinois Rehabilitation Job Ahead of Schedule
Crews in Illinois have put the finishing touches on a major rehabilitation effort that required closing an interstate for one construction season. The $67.3 million I-255 project called for rehabilitating and resurfacing approximately 7 mi....
Middletown Combines Two Projects Into One With Single Prime Contractor
Phase II work is under way on the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Arrigoni Bridge project. The $46 million undertaking in Middletown/Portland is the result of a 2010 safety report, which found deficiencies in the structure's two main arch spans....
D.C. Takes On Its Largest-Ever Project
In Washington, D.C., work continues on a $453 million undertaking to replace a popular bridge named for a revered abolitionist. The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge project, which includes reconstruction of the Suitland Parkway/I-295 interchange, is the largest public infrastructure effort in the District Department of Transportation's (DDOT) history....
MSU Sings Happy Tune for New Music Facility
Faculty and students at Mississippi State University (MSU) are eagerly awaiting completion of a new structure that will boost the size and quality of the school's music department for years to come....
$29.8M I-70 Rehabilitation Progressing On Time, Budget
Construction crews are busy working on a $29.8 million rehabilitation project that includes repairing pavement and resurfacing Interstate 70 in Preble County, from the Indiana state line to the Montgomery County line in Ohio....
Auburn Culinary Center Set to Open in 2021
As one of the largest single construction contracts in Auburn University's history, the $110 million Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center is expected to be a game changer in the field of hospitality education when it opens in 2021....
MoDOT's $278M I-270 Project Increases Mobility in St. Louis County
In an effort to improve outdated highway design, deteriorating infrastructure and traffic congestion, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is overseeing the I-270 North Design Build Project....
WisDOT Oversees U.S. 12 Project in St. Croix County
Construction for 2020 is nearing completion on a two-year improvement project on U.S. 12 between U.S. 63 and WIS 128 in St. Croix County, Wis. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is overseeing the work, which began in April, and called for resurfacing U.S....
Crews Work on Veterans Medical Site
Construction crews in Birmingham, Ala., are working to complete a facility designed to better serve local veterans. The Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center mental health clinic will combine services into one location when it opens late next year....
The City of Oxford, Ala., is preparing for a new entertainment center that will attract visitors to the area and create jobs. According to promoters, it also will be the only one of its kind in the area....
New Indiana Overpass Reduces Crossing Delays
In Bartholomew County, Ind., construction teams are working to complete a $31.5 million project designed to reduce current and likely future delays to traffic on SR 46, due to train activity at the L&I rail crossing....
Wichita's $65M North Junction Rebuild Progresses
Construction crews in Kansas continue making progress on a $65 million undertaking known as The Green Project. Workers are tasked with replacing aging pavement; the structurally deficient bridges over the Little Arkansas River; and the functionally obsolete bridges over Arkansas Avenue and Broadway Avenue....
Work continues on a $2.3 billion construction project designed to convert Northern Virginia's Interstate 66 into a multimodal corridor. The undertaking will reportedly move more people, provide reliable trips and offer new travel options....
Q&D Construction Rebuilds Reno Bridge
Q&D Construction, along with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), is reconstructing a bridge replacement project north of Reno that's designed to provide motorists with an improved overall driving experience....
Ben E. Keith Patiently Awaits Its 'Gateway to the Southeast'
A new food distribution center under construction in New Brockton will allow for future expansions up to 1 million sq. ft. when it opens next year. Construction crews on the approximately $100 million Ben E....
Wetumpka's New $21M Home Field Advantage
A new tradition is beginning in Elmore County, Ala., as fans mark the start of the 2020 football season. Hohenberg Field, the longtime home for Wetumpka High School games, has been replaced with a highly anticipated stadium....
$80M Memorial Union Center on Rise at UND
At the University of North Dakota (UND), crews are making significant progress on a new Memorial Union building. The $80 million, 158,000 sq.-ft. student union center will offer upgraded services and the latest in technology when it opens in 2021....
Earth Work Under Way on $100M Iowa Theme Park
A former soybean field in Waterloo, Iowa, is being transformed into a $100 million theme park that will offer more than 20 rides when it opens in 2022. The project will complement a popular nearby tourist attraction....
Final Phase of Cleveland's $207M Opportunity Corridor Under Way
In Cleveland, Ohio, construction continues on the third and final phase of the $207 million Opportunity Corridor project. The Opportunity Corridor is a planned boulevard that will run from East 55th Street at Interstate 490 to East 105th Street at Chester Avenue....
Miami Mobility — Crews Work Day and Night to Deliver Vital $802M Project
Both day and night, construction crews in Florida are working on an $802 million design-build project that will improve safety, mobility and traffic operations along SR 836 and I-395. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has partnered with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) to complete the massive undertaking....
MDOT 'Paves the Way' to Improve Trade Corridor
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is overseeing a $60 million project that will improve I-496 between I-96 and Lansing Road. Work includes reconstructing the freeway and ramps, preventive maintenance on all bridges in the project area and making operational improvements to the entrance and exit ramps at the I-96, Creyts Road and Waverly Road interchanges....
Time to Upgrade Casinos Bridges
In Connecticut, work has begun on the rehabilitation of two bridges on Route 2A in Preston. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is overseeing activities on Bridge 02931 carrying Route 2A over Poquetanuck Cove and Bridge 02932 carrying Route 2A over Halsey Brook....
Crews Dismantle Aging Red Wing Bridge
A $63.4 million undertaking overseen by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is inching closer to completion, as crews dismantle an aging structure that's clearly past its prime. The Red Wing Bridge Project includes the Highway 63 (Eisenhower) Bridge over the Mississippi River and the Highway 63 Bridge over Highway 61, as well as the highway connections to Highway 61, Minnesota Highway 58 and approach roadways in Wisconsin....
In the township of Clinton, N.J., site preparation is under way on the $75 million Round Valley Reservoir project. The work calls for massive excavation and multiple trucks carrying an average of 26 tons of filler material....
Cincinnati's State-of-the-Art West End Stadium Progresses
Construction crews in Ohio are working to complete a $250 million project created to bring an unprecedented fan experience to Cincinnati. Designed by the renowned architecture firm Populous, West End Stadium will serve as the home field of FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer (MLS)....
Crews Near Completion of 'Best in Colorado' Project
Construction crews in Montezuma County, Colo., are putting the finishing touches on an $11.2 million project that improves safety through the construction of alternating passing lanes and vehicle turn-outs between mile points 27.75 and 29.75....
SDSU's Ag Center Under Way in South Dakota
Designed to combine agronomy, engineering and computer science disciplines under one roof, South Dakota State University's $46.1 million Raven Precision Agriculture Center will be dedicated to precision agriculture education, research and extension when it opens next year....
Demo Work Reaches Milestone at George Bush International Airport
Described as possibly its most significant expansion project to date, Houston Airport System is preparing for a new international terminal, with crews from Precision Demolition currently demolishing the Old C North Terminal building at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)'s ramp....
UNL Demolishes 'Link' For $160M Campus Addition
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, construction crews have successfully completed demolition of the Link between Scott Engineering Center and Nebraska Hall. Foundation work is now under way on the first of two school projects totaling $160 million....
Granite Construction Overhauls Three Bridges on I-80
Crews in Salt Lake County, Utah are working long hours to complete the Blackrock Reconstructed Project. The $41 million effort involves reconstructing three bridges along I-80 to provide safe and efficient travel for growing communities in Tooele County....
Construction Industry Steps Up to Help During Crisis
As the world struggles to make sense of the devastating effects of the coronavirus, countless individuals in the construction industry are doing what they can to ease the burdens associated with COVID-19....
$2B DigIndy Project Improves Water Quality in Indianapolis
Constructed 250-ft. beneath the city, a 28-mi. long stretch of 18-ft. diameter deep rock tunnels will dramatically reduce the threat to public health and the environment in Indianapolis, Ind. The DigIndy project is part of a $2 billion effort to reduce combined sewer overflows into area waterways....
ODOT Adds I-475 Interchange for Growing Community
In Bowling Green, Ohio, work is underway on the I-475 widening and Dorr Street interchange construction project. The $45 million effort includes widening I-475 from Central Avenue/US 20 to Airport Highway/SR 2, building new, widened I-475 bridges over Hill Avenue and Dorr Street and adding a roundabout interchange at Dorr Street....
Connecticut's Maritime Aquarium Undergoes Major Improvements
A popular New England tourist attraction is undergoing major changes. Work is under way on a new seal exhibit and 4D theater at Connecticut's Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, in response to the scheduled reconstruction of a railroad bridge adjacent to the facility....
USACE Repairs Levee Breaches in Nebraska
Although much work remains following last year's devastating flooding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, has officially closed breaches on the Missouri River Levee System L575....
'Band-Aid' Fixes No Longer Functional on I-70 Highway
Crews continue to make progress on the Central 70 project in Denver, Colo. The $1.2 billion effort will reconstruct a 10-mi. stretch of I-70 between Brighton Boulevard and Chambers Road, along with adding one new express lane in each direction and removing an aging viaduct....
New Long X Will Handle Big Loads in N. Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is overseeing a $38.5 million project that will create a new Long X Bridge. Construction consists of bridge replacement, a wildlife crossing structure, grading and guardrail work....
Site Prep Complete for UAB's $24M Technology Center
Expected to open early next year, the new Technology Innovation Center (TIC) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will accommodate the campus Security Operations Center and Network Operations Center once crews complete work on the $24 million project....
New England Infrastructure Leads Crossing Over the Noroton River
In Connecticut, crews are performing a full replacement of the bridge that carries U.S. Route 1 over the Noroton River at the city/town line of Stamford and Darien. The $10.6 million project calls for a new single-span superstructure composed of prestressed beams, with a concrete deck on new pile supported footings and abutments....
$143M Project Adds Lanes to Indiana's I-65
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is overseeing a $143 million project that will increase mobility throughout a section of the I-65 corridor. Between U.S. Highway 50 and S.R. 58 at Walesboro, work is ongoing to completely reconstruct and reconfigure I-65 as a six-lane concrete roadway....
At Nearly $1B, New Correctional Facility to Be Largest in U.S.
In Salt Lake City, construction crews are individually installing prefabricated cells, as work continues on a new prison that could cost $900 million to complete. The new Utah Correctional Facility will replace the current lockup in Draper, Utah....
Chicago DOT Project Breaks Down Barriers
In Chicago, Ill., work continues on the final phase of a project that will create a new road between the Loop and Chinatown. Section 3 involves construction of a segment of Wells Street extending from Roosevelt Road to 16th Street, resulting in a new north-south through-street between Clark Street and the South Branch of the Chicago River....
Connect the DOT: Ramps Being Reworked on I-20/I-45
Work continues on a bridge demo/deck repair project taking place at the I-20/I-45 interchange in Dallas. Three direct connector ramps are the focus of a rehabilitation project that's been underway since last summer....
Massive Public Works Project Takes Off at LAX
As part of one of the largest public works projects in California history, the new Intermodal Transportation Facility-West (ITF-West) will play a key role in LAX's $5.5 billion Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP)....
TxDOT Continues Work to Improve Safety Along MoPac
In Austin, Texas, work continues on a $53.5 million project that will enhance safety for motorists, decrease wait times at intersections and reduce overall travel time. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is constructing improvements along Loop 1 (MoPac) near the Slaughter Lane and La Crosse Avenue intersections....
USACE Keeps Indiana Harbor, Canal Clean
Monitoring efforts are under way following completion of this season's dredging operations at Indiana Harbor and Canal (IHC) in East Chicago, Ind. It is one of the most polluted waterways in the Great Lakes area....
Work Enters the 'Last Mile' on New England Thruway
Construction crews are in the midst of a $135 million infrastructure project that will complete reconstruction of the final mile of a section of the New England Thruway (I-95) that carries traffic from New York City to the Connecticut border....
'The Fillmore' to Premiere in '21
A $75 million project known as The Fillmore will reshape downtown Phoenix when it debuts in 2021. Sitting on 2.8 acres, the mixed-use development will include 348 multifamily units and more than 7,000 sq....
UCR's Largest Expansion Project Is Currently Underway
Work is under way on a new living-learning, mixed-use community that represents the University of California, Riverside's (UCR) largest-ever expansion. The multiphase redevelopment effort known as the North District is part of a move to increase on-campus student housing, with construction taking place at the same time as the school's Dundee-Glasgow project....
SLC $4 Billion Airport Construction Enters Final Stage
At a cost of approximately $4 billion, construction crews in Utah are working on the first new hub airport to be built in the nation in the 21st Century. The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Redevelopment Project calls for replacing three aging terminals with one large, central terminal and two linear concourses connected by a passenger tunnel....
Historic Bridges Up for Sale in Missouri
As the owner of Main Street Museum in Owensville, Mo., developer John Paul Quick has collected an assortment of antique treasures, ranging from Rudolph Valentino's 1901 Pullman car to a 50-ft. fully functioning Ferris wheel....
Clean-Up Crews Prep Site for $6B Lincoln Yards
A $6 billion project known as Lincoln Yards will transform a former industrial site in Chicago's North Branch Corridor into a mixed-use community that includes new and improved infrastructure and transportation, businesses and residences, parks and open spaces....
Magna Begins Its First Dedicated Seat Structure Plant
In Lancaster, Ohio, work has begun on Magna's first dedicated seat structure plant in the U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was among those attending the formal kickoff in July for construction of the $60 million facility, which will feature robotic laser and MIG welding capabilities....
Coffman Ames Helms Much-Needed Loop 101 Widening Job
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is overseeing a $185 million effort that will widen and improve the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) from Interstate 17 in Phoenix east to Pima Road in Scottsdale....
Liebherr Tower Cranes at Work on Miami's Tallest Luxury Condo Towers
What will be one of downtown Miami's tallest luxury condo towers has reached a milestone in construction, as crews prepare to go vertical. In January, after months of piling and excavation subterranean work, roughly 700 workers poured the foundation for CMC Group's 64-story Brickell Flatiron condominium....
Meteoric Population Growth Spurs North Texas Roadwork
Construction crews in Texas are working night and day to alleviate congestion during peak drive times for motorists in Denton and Collin counties. The Sam Rayburn Tollway Fourth Lane Project is a part of the North Texas Tollway Authority's (NTTA) ongoing plans to improve traveling conditions in the area....
After 20 Years, New Stadium a Reality for Birmingham
Construction of a new open-air stadium that will serve as an investment in Birmingham's future is finally underway in north central Alabama. Protective Stadium, a $174 million undertaking, is located on an 18-acre site adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) north of I-59/20 downtown....
Greg Bair Track Hoe Service: Preparation Proves Vital to Meeting Demolition Deadline
For Greg Bair and his team, the recent demolition of two exit ramps connected to MoDOT's I-435/ I-70 interchange project was business as usual. Bair's chosen profession, however, is anything but routine....
Kansas City's I-435, I-70 Overhaul Under Way
To ease crashes and help prevent traffic backups, construction crews in Jackson County, Mo., are replacing multiple bridges within the I-435 and I-70 interchange. In addition to building new bridges, workers will enhance the safety of the interchange overall with a new design, as part of a $47 million effort....
SH 334 Bridge Project to Clear Up Bottleneck
Against a watery backdrop, crews in Henderson County, Tex., continue making progress on the State Highway 334 Bridge project. The more than $40 million effort includes the construction of new westbound bridges, upgrades to the existing bridges for eastbound traffic and widening of the two-lane island section connecting to two lake crossings to a four-lane divided highway with a continuous left turn lane....
UDOT Works on U.S. 40/Strawberry Valley Passing Lanes
Deemed one of Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)'s Top 10 Projects for 2019, the $37 million U.S. 40/Strawberry Valley Passing Lanes project will add 5 mi. to an existing westbound passing lane and will repave 18 mi....
$150M Putting Indiana Bridge Back in Business
Designed to serve as an elegant landmark, the new Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago, Ind., will alleviate traffic congestion and enhance transport connectivity in northwestern Indiana when it opens in 2020....
Crews Prepare Site for $32M COTC, Ohio State STEM Center
Site work continues on the shared campus of The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), as crews prepare to build a $32 million STEM Center. The John and Mary Alford Center for Science and Technology has been years in the making....
Time Has Come to Usher in the New With Charlestown Bridge Replacement
Having served motorists for more than a century, Boston's historic North Washington Street Bridge is nearing its end. Efforts are under way to replace the structure with a new bridge designed for the 21st century, at a cost of $200 million....
Phase One of Texas Capitol Complex Takes Shape
Surrounded by cranes, skid steers and a steady stream of trucks, crews are working seven days a week on a more than half-billion-dollar project that will centralize all state agencies in Austin. In addition to the construction of two new office buildings and an urban space, Phase One of the Texas Capitol Complex includes five levels of underground parking, requiring a more than 50-ft....
McCarthy Builds New School in Honor of Pat Tillman
In Phoenix, work is underway on a new school bearing the name of one of the nation's most revered American heroes. Pat Tillman Middle School will include a nearly 70,000 sq.-ft. building with 42 new classrooms, administrative offices, STEM learning flex space and two new laboratories....
Suburban Birmingham Park Receives $21M Enhancement
As part of a larger vision, Alabama construction crews are working on a project that will completely change the landscape of U.S. Highway 31 in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills. Renovations to Wald Park include two new swimming pools, tennis courts and green space, as well as upgrades to ball fields, a dog park and the addition of Miracle Fields — the first parks and recreation space in the city created to accommodate children with special needs....
UAB Expects New $75M Dorm Will Be Ready by Summer 2020
To meet the growing demand for housing, construction crews on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are working to complete a new 231,000 sq. ft., U-shaped dormitory. Work on the roughly $75 million Residence Hall 2020 began last November and should be completed by next summer, in preparation for the fall semester....
Work Continues on Waco District's Largest Project
At a cost of $341 million, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews are working on the largest project ever let in the Waco district. Construction on I-35 Waco North from 12th Street to N. Loop 340 began in May, and includes widening the mainlanes to four lanes in each direction and improving frontage roads and interchanges....
Pendry Park City Brings New Luxury to Ski Resorts
A half-hour from Salt Lake City, excavation efforts continue on a luxury resort inspired by both the landscape and local mining history. The mountain town of Park City, Utah, is home to the largest ski area in the nation, and is considered an ideal setting for the new development....
Currently under construction just outside Las Vegas, MSG Sphere at The Venetian will serve as a state-of-the-art entertainment venue when it makes its highly anticipated debut. Crews in Paradise, Nev., are making steady progress on the spectacular, multi-million dollar structure, which was designed using cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize entertainment....
Crews are putting in long hours on a marathon project that will widen 22 mi. of I-10 near Beaumont, Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is overseeing the more than $270-million effort, which, due to size, is divided into segments....
Auburn's $83M ACLC Project Nears Completion
With the first of two iconic buildings on Auburn University's campus now reduced to rubble, construction crews are one step closer to building the Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC). The $83 million ACLC project calls for a 151,000 sq....
Exit Stage Right: Crews Move 600-Ton Wall 35 Feet for Milwaukee Theater Project
As spectators watched curiously from the street and a nearby parking garage, specialty crews in Wisconsin methodically moved a roughly 600-ton, seven-story wall as part of an ongoing restoration of the Warner Grand Theater....
Major Traffic Conduit Gets $97M Worth of Attention
In Bucks County, Pa., construction continues on the four-year, $97-million U.S. 1 Improvement Project in Bensalem Township. The goal is to improve safety and reduce congestion for commuters and local traffic traveling between Bucks County and Philadelphia....
Expanding California's Wheeler North Reef
In an effort to create one of the world's largest artificial reefs, crews in San Clemente, Calif., are strategically dumping tons of rock onto the ocean floor. The $20-million dollar expansion project will stretch Wheeler North Reef — a 174-acre, man-made kelp forest — more than 200 acres to Dana Point Waters....
$830M Toledo HBI Plant Will Create Jobs, Boost Economy
Considered the largest construction project in the Great Lakes, the new Cleveland-Cliffs hot briquetted iron (HBI) plant in Toledo, Ohio, is already being described as a landmark facility. When it opens next year, the $830 million plant will have the nominal capacity to produce 1.9 million metric tons of HBI per year....
Work Progresses on $100M Medical School in Phoenix
In midtown Phoenix work continues on a $100 million medical school. Nebraska-based Creighton University is building the Health Sciences Campus at Park Central to meet the demand for physicians, nurses and other health professions within Phoenix and the entire state....
Phase One of Houston Spaceport Under Way
At an initial cost of more than $18 million, crews in Texas are working to expand what's been described as the world's first truly urban commercial spaceport. Infrastructure work is underway on more than 150 acres of Houston Spaceport, located on the southeast side of Ellington Airport, a mixed-use, general aviation airport....
Pipeline Brings More Water to Boulder Area
At a cost of $45 million, construction crews in northern Colorado are working on a pipeline project that will provide a secure, year-round water supply in Boulder and Larimer counties. Upon completion, the Southern Water Supply Project II (SWSP) pipeline will bring additional Colorado-Big Thompson Project and Windy Gap Project water to the city of Boulder, town of Berthoud, Left Hand Water District and the Longs Peak Water District....
$230M Mountain View Corridor Segment Supports Salt Lake County Growth
Intended to address short-term regional transportation concerns while providing a long-term solution for the future, Utah's Mountain View Corridor Project is using a phased construction approach to balance transportation needs with available funds....
Crews Prep for Virginia's New $756M Tunnel
Although boring won't begin until early next year, construction crews in Cape Charles, Va., are making significant progress on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel (PTST) project. At a cost of $756 million, a new two-lane tunnel will be built under Thimble Shoal Channel....
Historic Birmingham Department Store Reimagined as Living Space
A long-abandoned department store is undergoing a dramatic transformation in Birmingham, Ala. Once complete, the faded structure found at the intersection of Second Avenue North and 18th Street will house almost four dozen condominiums and be christened New Ideal Lofts....
UTHealth Begins Construction on New $125M Hospital
In what will be the first major construction of a state mental health hospital in more than two decades, work has begun on a facility in Houston that will provide services for people needing inpatient acute psychiatric care or support to help transition back to their home communities....
Auburn Readies New Performing Arts Center for Opening
The curtain will soon be rising on Auburn University's $70 million Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center as construction crews add their finishing touches to the new structure. The state-of-the-art facility encompasses more than 85,000 sq....
Preserving Arlington Memorial Bridge
As one of the largest transportation projects in National Park Service history, the rehabilitation of Arlington Memorial Bridge will dramatically improve the ceremonial entrance to the nation's capitol....
Hoover, Alabama's New Skilled Trades Academy Nearing Debut
As students in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover, Ala., look ahead to the new school year, some are preparing for a unique opportunity that takes them out of the traditional classroom. The new Skilled Trades Academy debuts in August at the Riverchase Career Connection Center (RC3)....
TxDOT's $6.8B 'Clear Lanes' Eases Metro Traffic
In an effort to relieve congestion in five major metropolitan areas, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is overseeing the $6.8 billion Texas Clear Lanes program. The project focuses on Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, where more than 65 percent of the Texas population is located....
Demolition Marks Start of $110M 'The Exchange' in Salt Lake
Construction crews in Utah are working on a $110 million project that will be among downtown Salt Lake City's most architecturally significant buildings. Totaling 2.3 acres, The Exchange will feature a mix of housing, retail, coworking and incubator space....
Pre-Construction Activities Ramp Up on Walk Bridge Replacement Project
In Connecticut, pre-construction efforts are under way on The Walk Bridge Replacement Project. The project is currently at 60 percent design, and is expected to start construction by summer of next year....
$72.6M St. James Hospital Nears Completion
After years of planning, the new St. James Hospital is moving closer to completion in Hornell, N.Y. The $72.6 million facility is two levels, totaling 87,300 sq. ft. "For more than 125 years, St. James Hospital has provided health care services to residents in Hornell and the surrounding communities," said St....
Rhode Island's Newport Bridge Turns 50
In the late 1960s, college student Michael Gallogly spent two summers working as an oiler on the Newport Bridge. A half-century later, he recalls in vivid detail the men he encountered, including one Native American ironworker who stood on the barge's steel deck in front of the engine shacks....
Work Advances on $1.6B Auto Factory in Huntsville
In a construction milestone, crews have installed the first beam of the new, $1.6 billion Mazda Toyota plant in Huntsville, Ala. The erection of the manufacturing facility is well under way, with 2,500 workers projected to be on site by late summer....
University of Delaware Invests $60M in Stadium Renovation, Athletic Center
In an effort to rebuild and reinvest in its sports facilities, officials at the University of Delaware (UD) are overseeing a stadium renovation and preparing for construction of a new athletic center. The projects are part of a $60 million initiative for athletics, one of the priorities of Delaware First: The Campaign for the University of Delaware....
Phase 3 of Nevada's Centennial Bowl Under Way
In Las Vegas, work is under way on a project that calls for construction of Nevada's second longest bridge. In January, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) broke ground on the $73 million third phase of the "Centennial Bowl" interchange, where U.S....
San Diego's $2.17B Trolley Hits Half-Way Mark
Having passed the halfway point in construction, the Mid-Coast Trolley project continues making headlines as the largest transit project in the history of the San Diego region. The $2.17 billion undertaking is the result of extensive design work, environmental impact studies, environmental clearance, grant proposals and years of planning....
Raritan Canal Receives Much-Needed Dredge
Dredging has resumed in the Delaware and Raritan Canal, with the current season expected to run through the end of October. As of May 1, the canal was closed to boaters between the Walking Bridge and Griggstown Lock, to accommodate work in Reach 3....
Work Speeds Ahead on Replacing Century-Old Bridges With Tunnel
Although much work remains, crews are making significant progress on a multi-year construction effort that will benefit the transportation hub of west-central Vermont. The Middlebury Rail and Bridge Project will replace two 1920s-era bridges with a tunnel, restoring a section of the town green lost to Middlebury when the Rutland Railroad was constructed in the 1840s....
$127M Flyover Project Links 290, SH130
In an effort to ease congestion, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are overseeing construction of three flyovers at the convergence of 290 Toll and SH 130....
ADOT Oversees $50M Project to Improve Interchanges
Described as a project that will help move people and products for decades to come, a $50 million undertaking to reconstruct two busy interchanges along Interstate 17 in north Phoenix, Ariz., is under way....
Hopes Run High for $20M Phenix City Development
Construction crews in Phenix City, Ala., are making progress on a more than $20 million undertaking known as The Village at Crosswinds. When complete, the mixed-use project will offer medical, service-related businesses and retail options in what planners hope will be a regional destination....
$453M Vermont Corridor Development Revitalizes Area
As part of a public/private partnership that will provide a home for Los Angeles County employees and revitalize communities, construction crews continue work along the Vermont Corridor. The $453 million, three-site development plan includes a 21-story glass building that will serve as headquarters for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS)....
Crews Make Progress on $2.3B Green Line Extension
Designed to provide fast and efficient service to downtown Boston, a $2.3 billion project that will allow trains to operate every five to six minutes in peak periods continues making progress. The Green Line Extension (GLX) project calls for six new Green Line stations along two branches, along with the relocation and reconstruction of Lechmere Station....
Hardy Toll Road Connector Requires Major Excavation
Crews in Texas continue making progress on the Hardy Toll Road Downtown Connector project, a 3.6-mi. toll road extension that will connect the existing Hardy Toll Road from its current southern end at Interstate 610 North Loop to downtown and U.S....
Florida Road Project Clears Coastal Forest
In Bay County, Fla., work is under way on a $50 million, multiyear construction project that calls for a four-lane roadway on SR 388 from SR 79 to east of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport....
Busy Birmingham Interstate Undergoes Major Overhaul
Motorists in Birmingham, Ala., are dealing with the lengthy shutdown of a major thoroughfare as construction crews focus their efforts on the replacement of a bridge at Interstate 59/20. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is overseeing the $475 million Phase 3 of the work, with the closure in effect for more than a year....
CDOT Adds Lanes to I-25 With $350M Project
In what's considered the fastest delivery of a project of its size in Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) history, construction crews are making steady progress on the I-25 South Gap project....
Central 70 Project — $1.2B I-70 Reconstruction
In an effort to bring an aging highway into the 21st century, construction teams in Denver, Colo., are reconstructing a 10-mi. stretch of I-70 between Brighton Boulevard and Chambers Road, as well as adding one new express lane in each direction and removing an old viaduct....
Banner Builds $155M Medical Center in Southeast Valley
Envisioned to serve as a comprehensive medical care center, a $155 million facility in Maricopa County, Ariz., is becoming a reality. Banner Ocotillo Medical Center will serve the entire Southeast Valley, with a focus on the Chandler population....
$153M Bridge Rehabilitation Begins Ahead of Major Mixmaster Project
Construction is under way on a $153 million project that includes the rehabilitation of multiple bridges located within the Route 8 and I-84 interchange in Waterbury, Conn. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is overseeing the work, which will improve driving conditions until the eventual, multi-billion-dollar Mixmaster replacement project begins....
Winter Storms Cause Road Damage in Southern California
Following a brutal winter season that brought record rainfalls, sharp winds and heavy blankets of snow throughout portions of the state, work crews in Southern California are currently focusing their efforts on areas ravaged by recent torrential downpours....
N.J. Lays Groundwork to Replace Portal Bridge
At an estimated cost of $1.6 billion dollars, a two-track replacement structure known as Portal North Bridge is closer to becoming a reality. While main construction has yet to begin due to money issues, early work on the project in Kearny and Secaucus, N.J., is complete, and not a moment too soon....
TxDOT Replaces State's Last Swing Bridge in $43M Project
At a cost of $43 million, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is replacing the FM 457 swing bridge in Sargent with a concrete corkscrew bridge that will span the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW)....
ADOT Upgrades Busy SR347 in Growing Maricopa
Designed to improve traffic flow and safety, a project overseen by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Federal Highway Administration is making significant progress in Maricopa. Crews are tackling a portion of SR 347 that's widely used and in need of an upgrade....
'Fish Condo' Makes Big Splash Off Florida Coast
Divers in Florida are monitoring an artificial reef recently installed in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Lee and Charlotte counties. The Phoenix Reef, 12 mi. due west of Gasparilla Pass, required more than two years of planning....
Drilling, Blasting Prepare Ground for Road Project
In a critical phase in the widening of a major thoroughfare, drilling and blasting continues as part of an $18 million, 3.4-mi. project in Huntsville, Ala. Upon completion, Cecil Ashburn Drive will expand from two to four lanes between Old Big Cove Road and Four Mile Post Road....
Redwood Road Project Is Among UDOT's 2019 Priorities
Considered one of the top ten construction priorities for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) in 2018, the I-215 Redwood Road project requires crews to build a new bridge east of the existing Redwood Road bridge over I-215....
Tight Construction Space Brings Crews Together
Expected to be completed by summer 2019, a project to replace two overpasses along Interstate 55 in northwest Mississippi continues near Coldwater, Tate County. The new bridges at Exit 271 will have a 75- to 100-year life expectancy, and for motorists in the area, they arrive not a moment too soon....
Purple Line Aims to Cure Traffic Headaches
In Maryland, crews are constructing a 16-mi. east-west light rail line that operates mostly on the surface with 21 stations, connecting New Carrollton in Prince George's County and Bethesda in Montgomery County....
'Transformation' Brings Talladega Fans Closer to Action
In Talladega, Ala., the race is on to complete the first phase of a roughly $50 million Transformation infield project that's part of a long-term reinvestment in the famed motorsports complex. The highly anticipated results will include interactive attractions and enhanced amenities for fans, sponsors, teams and stakeholders....
PennDOT District Tackles Largest Ever Contract
Described as a testament to the dedication and hard work needed to deliver transportation improvements, the $670-million Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) project will dramatically ease traffic woes and enhance overall travel along the congested Pennsylvania corridor....
New 76ers Fieldhouse: A Slam Dunk for Delaware
A facility that will serve as home to the Delaware Blue Coats is nearing completion in Wilmington, Del. The 140,000 sq.-ft. 76ers Fieldhouse will seat 2,500 fans of the team's G League affiliate, with the ability to host various sporting events....
Heavy Hitter Arrives at $1.2B Globe Life Field
Against a backdrop of overlapping cranes, construction teams in Texas are working to complete Globe Life Field, the new home of the Texas Rangers. Scheduled to open in 2020, the $1.2 billion stadium represents a partnership between the club and the city of Arlington....
Repairing the Longest Tunnel in the World
Considered the largest and most complex repair project in the 176-year history of New York City's drinking water supply, a $1 billion effort is under way to repair two areas of leakage within the 85-mile Delaware Aqueduct....
Amazon Fulfillment Center Rises Near Birmingham
A $325 million fulfillment center being built by Amazon will have a dramatic impact on the city of Bessemer, Ala., when it opens in 2019. The online retail giant is constructing the 855,000-sq.-ft. building just outside of Birmingham, providing new opportunities to the community....
Arkansas DOT Works to Ease Congestion on I-630
In an effort to ease congestion, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is overseeing an $87 million expansion project on Interstate 630 in Little Rock. Work began in July, with an expected completion date of January 2020....
$1.5B Gate Expansion at Denver Intl. Under Way
As the nation's fifth-busiest airport, Denver International Airport (DEN) is in critical need of more space. Construction crews are currently on site laying the groundwork for a $1.5 billion gate expansion project that comes not a moment too soon....
$150M Spanish Fork Hospital Coming in 2020
Expected to open in just more than two years, a 30-bed medical facility under construction in south Utah County will offer a variety of services to patients and visitors, along with a stunning view of the local landscape....
Boston's Historic Watertown Arsenal Transforms Into Mixed-Use Arsenal Yards
A historic renovation that will create a unique urban street environment is unfolding in Watertown, Mass. Arsenal Yards, Boston's new mixed-use destination development, will offer a variety of shops, local and regional restaurants, office space, housing and entertainment venues....
'Project Journey' to Take Flight at Reagan National
In an effort to streamline passenger movement and provide a higher level of customer service, Reagan National Airport has launched a multi-year capital improvement plan known as Project Journey. The $1 billion undertaking will transform the traveler experience inside terminals, at the gates and along the roads....
$78M Widening Project Progresses in Las Vegas
Construction crews in Nevada are making steady progress as they widen and upgrade a 6-mi.-long stretch of U.S. Highway 95 in Las Vegas. In February, officials broke ground on the $78 million project, which will improve reliability, connectivity and mobility....
NTMWD Builds $1.6B Bois d'Arc Lake
Intended to meet the water needs of north Texas for generations to come, Bois d'Arc Lake is the first major reservoir under construction in the state in almost 30 years. Construction began in April 2018, and is moving forward at a steady pace....
$5B American Dream Becoming Real in N.J.
Promising to redefine the entertainment, leisure and shopping experience, American Dream Meadowlands may soon become a reality in East Rutherford, N.J. The $5 billion development, which has been in the works for years, is located at the site of the ill-fated "Xanadu" project, which became a source of ridicule by politicians and the public when it ultimately flopped....
NHDOT Project Reconstructs Segment of Spaulding Turnpike
New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) crews are working on the Spaulding Turnpike (NH 16) in Dover, as part of the reconstruction of the Spaulding Turnpike between the Little Bay Bridge and the Dover Toll Plaza....
Vegas Bets on Raiders With $2B Stadium
In southern Nevada, construction crews are building what will be the Oakland Raiders first-ever home stadium. The almost $2 billion Las Vegas Stadium will feature a retractable natural turf field and a glass-dome roof when it opens in time for the 2020 football season....
$100M Hospital Takes Shape in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
In Milford Township, Pa., construction is under way on a highly-anticipated hospital in Quakertown for St. Luke's University Health Network. The $100 million facility in Bucks County is being constructed as a replacement for the current Quakertown Hospital, which is unable to expand in its downtown location....
Crews Finish Bridge Rehabilitation in Massachusetts
In Bernardston, Mass., cleanup efforts are under way following work to ensure the reliability and continued use of Bridge 42.81 for passenger and freight railroad operations. The rehab took place in a short period of time, but required a great deal of coordination....
UIC Towers Combine Learning With Living
A $100 million “living-learning” community that will provide residential and academic spaces for students at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is making significant progress. The 10-story building will stand adjacent to the Chicago Transit Authority's recently renovated Peoria Street bridge and Blue Line station, with views of the city's skyline....
Replace or Repair: NYSDOT Chooses New Spans
In an effort to enhance the safety and longevity of Hudson Valley infrastructure, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is removing and replacing the eastbound and westbound bridges carrying Interstate 84 over Metro-North Railroad lines in the town of Fishkill, Dutchess County....
Texas Bridge Features Unique V-Pier Foundation
Construction crews in Fort Worth, Texas, are creating the foundation for what will be a unique, pedestrian-oriented urban waterfront district. Three V-pier bridges positioned along the realigned Trinity River are currently being built, at a cost of $66 million....
New Bridge Over Winooski River to Replace Badly Deteriorated 1930s Span
Construction crews in Vermont are counting down to completion of the new VT 14 bridge over the Winooski River in the village of East Montpelier. The long-awaited replacement will be wider than the existing structure, with a third lane and traffic signal added to aid left turns onto U.S....
Philly Bridge Undergoes $103M Facelift
As part of its commitment to bridge preservation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is rehabilitating the Chestnut Street bridge over the Schuylkill River, connecting Center City Philadelphia with University City and West Philadelphia....
ADOTP&F Tackles Challenges to Replace Capt. Moore Bridge
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) expects to complete a $19 million project to replace the Captain William Henry Moore Bridge on the Klondike Highway near Skagway, Alaska, this fall....
VTrans Project Replaces Century-Old Rail Spans With Tunnel in Middlebury
In an effort to permanently replace two aging rail bridges with a tunnel, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is working with the town of Middlebury on a complex project that will take years to complete at an estimated cost of $71 million....
Gulfport Eyes Major Tourism Boost With $93M Aquarium
As the future home to alligators, river otters, river fish, dolphins, stingrays and shorebirds, the world-class $93 million Mississippi Aquarium will serve as a major tourist attraction when it opens in Gulfport in early 2020....
DDOT Begins $441M Frederick Douglass Bridge Project in D.C.
In the nation's capital, crews are working on the largest infrastructure assignment in District Department of Transportation (DDOT) history. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Project calls for replacing the 68-year-old bridge and reconstructing the Suitland Parkway/I-295 interchange....
AC Hotel Will Bring Energy to Rocket City's Downtown
A $100 million, mixed-use development in Huntsville, Ala., is finally becoming a reality. The long-delayed project, known as CityCentre at Big Spring, will include 30,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space, surrounded by upscale apartment homes and a 125-key AC Hotel that opens later this year....
Construction Under Way for Cook Medical Center Replacement in Adel
In Adel, Ga., construction is under way on a $40 million, 120,000-sq.-ft. structure designed to serve as a replacement for Cook Medical Center. The one-level building will offer the same services as the current facility, including acute inpatient care, medical imaging, laboratory services, rehabilitation, endoscopy, a sleep center, geriatric psychiatric care and skilled nursing care....
Construction Begins on UMMC Pediatrics Tower
Scheduled to open its doors in 2020, a $180 million pediatrics tower is currently under construction at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson. In December of 2017, Gov. Phil Bryant and other officials broke ground on the seven-story, 340,000-sq.-ft....
Construction on Public Safety Complex Begins
Considered the most expensive single building project in the city's history, a $30 million public safety complex in Auburn, Ala., will serve a growing number of residents when it opens in late 2019....
Vermont's $25M Route 100 Project Aims to Restore Deterioration
A $25 million road rehabilitation has crews working after hours in the towns of Waterbury and Stowe, Vt. The Route 100 project, approximately 9.5 mi. long, is necessary to address the poor pavement condition along the corridor, due to underlying concrete slabs that have caused reflective cracking into the top courses....
'Exciting Project' Begins by the Chattahoochee
Against an idyllic backdrop, construction crews in Cobb County, Ga., are converting an abandoned industrial site into a sustainable planned community. The mixed-used project, known as Riverview Landing, will offer dining, retail and residential space, along with walking trails and other amenities....
Port Development Project Sails Into Philly
Two new super-post-Panamax cranes making the long journey from Shanghai, China, to the Port of Philadelphia's Packer Avenue Marine Terminal have finally reached their destination. The vessel Zhen Hua 16 arrived in late March, after a more than 90-day trek....
MassDOT Makes Plans for Relocation to New $36M Facility in Worcester
As part of an official land swap, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is making plans to relocate to a modern facility. Construction of the department's new headquarters is under way, with the move coming not a moment too soon....
Union Pacific Invests $550M in Brazos Rail Yard
With an expected cost of more than half a billion dollars, Union Pacific Railroad's latest construction project is one for the record books. Work on Brazos Yard in Robertson County, Texas, began in January on approximately 1,875 acres....
State Reconstructs Badly Deteriorated Bridge
In Trenton, N.J., crews are performing a major rehabilitation of the Route 495 Bridge over Route 1/9 and Paterson Plank Road in North Bergen. The $90.3 million state-funded project to overhaul the nine-span viaduct includes repairs and reconstruction of the bridge deck, replacement and strengthening of deteriorated structural steel and the repair and painting of the substructure....
New Athens High School Nears Completion
Described as a premier facility that will serve the area for years to come, the new Athens High School in Athens, Ala., is expected to open on schedule this fall. The 285,000 sq. ft. project is located on U.S....
Vermont's U.S. Route 5 Connector Bridge in Derby Undergoes Rehabilitation
Construction teams in Orleans County, Vermont have begun work on the Derby U.S. Route 5 Connector Bridge 1 rehabilitation project, which will replace the bearings, structural steel, deck, pavement and railing on the existing structure....
$250M Texas Live! on Schedule to Open This Year
A $250 million mixed-used project known as Texas Live! is expected to attract as many as three million new visitors to the Arlington entertainment district when it opens later this year. Developed in partnership among The Cordish Companies, the Texas Rangers and the city of Arlington, it will feature in excess of 200,000 sq....
Major Project Aims to Improve Travel in Wichita
In an effort to reduce congestion, increase capacity and improve travel in east Wichita, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) and the city of Wichita have partnered to provide improvements at the Webb Road intersection and the Greenwich to K-96 corridor....
Vassar Brothers Builds $545M Medical Center in Poughkeepsie
Considered the largest construction project in the city of Poughkeepsie's history, a new inpatient pavilion being built at Vassar Brothers Medical Center will change how patients in the region experience health care....
Billion-Dollar Freeway in Iowa Progresses
Construction teams in Iowa continue making progress on a dual, divided freeway that will separate through-traffic on I-80 from motorists traveling on I-29, destined for Council Bluffs. The project, which creates I-80 express lanes and I-80/I-29 local lanes, was designed to keep motorists moving during lane closures, maintenance and other interruptions....
$152M Binghamton, N.Y., Project Reaches Milestone
Designed to be completed in stages, a complex reconstruction project for NY Route 17 and Interstate 81 in the city of Binghamton, N.Y., is now more than halfway complete. Work is currently under way on the $152 million second phase of Prospect Mountain construction....
Crews in Three Counties Work on Wekiva Parkway
Construction crews in three counties are continuing work on a 25-mi. toll road that will complete the beltway around Central Florida. The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are building the $1.6 billion Wekiva Parkway (SR429) in sections, with the entire road in Lake, Orange and Seminole counties expected to be open to traffic by early 2022....
Crews Add Finishing Touches to Audi Field
A modern stadium that will serve the most decorated franchise in U.S. soccer history is nearing completion in the District of Columbia. The more than half-a-billion dollar investment in Audi Field, the new home of D.C....
MBTA's $50M Renovation of Wollaston Station in Quincy, Mass., Under Way
As part of a nearly billion-dollar investment to improve the South Side Red Line, work is under way on a $50 million renovation of Wollaston Station in Quincy, Mass. Major accessibility improvements, safety features and parking lot site improvements are among the changes being made....
Crews Rebuild 90 Miles of South Orient Rail Line
In Texas, anticipation is growing as construction crews rebuild 90 miles of track on the South Orient Rail Line. Funded through the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) National Highway Freight Network, the projects include a $5.4 million rehabilitation of 53.4 miles of track in Irion and Reagan counties, and a $4.1 million rehabilitation of 37.4 miles of track in Crane and Upton counties....
Mobile Sees First Large-Scale Downtown Residential Development in Decades
When it opens in 2019, Meridian at the Port will become Mobile, Ala.'s first large-scale downtown residential development in over half a century. The $51 million, 267-unit development will feature upscale studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with high ceilings, large windows, balconies and an elevated pool and courtyard facing the downtown skyline....
Delaware's $52.5M Outfall Project Protects Bays
In Delaware, a $52.5 million project that will eliminate the discharge of treated effluent from the Rehoboth Beach into the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal is under way. The city of Rehoboth Beach is overseeing the effort....
$1B Arena Awaits Warriors' Return to Frisco
Scheduled to open in time for the 2019-20 NBA season, a sports and entertainment complex that will host Golden State Warriors basketball will be the first of its kind when it debuts in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood....
St. George's $40M City View Brings Life to Downtown
Designed to rejuvenate St. George, Utah's downtown area, City View is finally becoming a reality. After years of planning and discussions, construction has begun on the $40 million mixed-use project....
CTDOT Does Work in Advance of Larger Walk Bridge Replacement
As part of a much larger undertaking, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is overseeing two key projects that will be completed in advance of the highly publicized Walk Railroad Bridge replacement....
$1B Hidden Ridge Development Being Built in Irving
As the first phase of a $1 billion mixed-use project being constructed by telecom heavyweight Verizon and Dallas developer KDC, Pioneer Natural Resources is making plans to relocate to its new headquarters in Irving, Texas....
After Nearly a Decade, U.S.-98, SR-158 Extension Resumes
After almost a decade of inactivity, construction of the U.S.-98 and SR-158 extension projects in Mobile County, Ala., has resumed, beginning with work on the Big Creek Bridge. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is overseeing the current effort, which is expected to be completed by fall 2018....
San Pedro Creek Transforms Into $125M Park
As they work to transform San Pedro Creek from a neglected drainage ditch into a natural creek habitat and world-class linear park, construction crews in San Antonio, Texas, are ultimately preserving the creek's legacy as an integral part of the city's history....
Lubbock's $153M Buddy Holly Hall Due to Open in 2020
Named for legendary singer-songwriter, the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences will serve as a catalytic project for downtown redevelopment when it opens in Lubbock, Texas, in 2020. The $153 million project will create close to 1,200 jobs from construction efforts alone, and host an estimated 250,000 visitors annually....
Three-Leg Directional Interchange Provides Access to Volvo Manufacturing Facility
Construction crews in Berkeley County, S.C., are building a new three-leg directional interchange along I-26 that will provide direct access to the South Carolina Volvo cars manufacturing facility. The $44 million interchange is located along I-26 at mile marker 189, roughly two miles east of SC 27/Ridgeville Road and approximately 5 mi....
Colorado Builds $75M U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
Located more than 6,000 ft. above sea level at the foothills of Rocky Mountains' Pikes Peak, Colorado's $75 million U.S. Olympic Museum will create a gateway to downtown Colorado Springs when it opens in 2019....
$692M State Prison Under Construction in Salt Lake City
Designed to help inmates successfully re-enter the community, a multi-million dollar prison under construction in Salt Lake City, Utah, will provide an environment aimed at reducing the state's incarceration levels....
Montana Mining Complex's $47.2M Clean Up
Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex (UMBC) officials are reflecting on work already completed as part of the $47.2 million effort. The project's main goal is to remove roughly 1 million cu. yds. of tailings and mine waste to protect human health and the environment by minimizing direct contact with contaminants....
$27M Redevelopment Plan 'On Time' at Scottsdale Airport
As part of a year-long, $27 million project at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, crews are redeveloping the former terminal building and adjacent office building. Construction includes a new aviation business center and two executive-size hangars that make better use of the airport property....
Four-Lane Bridge Key Link for Rural Arkansas
Work on a more than $29 million bridge has inched beyond the halfway point in Arkansas, on U.S. 167 near Calion. The new structure is considered a key link in completing a four-lane roadway from El Dorado to the Ouachita River....
Pell City Complex to Entertain Thousands When Complete
In Pell City, Ala., construction crews are working on a highly anticipated project that will give residents a place to spend leisure time with family and friends. The more than $9 million entertainment complex will include a movie theater, bowling alley and pizza kitchen....
RIDOT Commences Demolition on Sakonnet River Bridge
As part of a two-phase process, construction crews in Portsmouth, R.I., are demolishing the old Sakonnet River Bridge one piece at a time. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is removing more than six million lbs....
Sheridan County YMCA Builds New $22M Aquatic Center
In Sheridan County, Wyo., construction crews are diving into a project that will serve area residents for years to come. Work is under way on a new YMCA aquatic center that should be completed by 2019....
Critical Project Aims to Make N.Y. State Road Safer
Construction crews in New York State are continuing work on a $14 million project to upgrade the junction of Route 531 and Route 36 in the towns of Ogden and Sweden in Monroe County. The assignment, which includes modifications to nearby Route 31, is aimed at easing traffic flow and improving safety where the Route 531 expressway ends at Route 36....
$40M Entertainment Hub Rises in Albuquerque
Designed to bring vibrancy to the downtown area, a $40 million entertainment hub is taking shape in Albuquerque, N.M. When complete, the facility will feature approximately 39,000 sq. ft. of mixed-use space, along with 60 residential market-rate apartment units....
Fort Worth Builds New $540M Venue for Major Events
Construction of a $540 million multi-purpose venue that will include space for major sporting events, rodeos, concerts and graduation ceremonies is under way in Fort Worth, Texas. When it opens in 2019, the 14,000-seat Dickies Arena will glisten as the latest jewel in the city's crown....
$50M Project Under Way on Delaware Station
A more than $50 million project that's been years in the making is finally under way in Delaware. An improved Newark Rail Station is being constructed in the location of the existing SEPTA rail station, west of SR 896 in Newark....
$44M VTrans Project Replaces Two Rockingham Bridges
In Windham County, Vt., construction crews are making significant progress on the $44 million Rockingham Bridge 24N and 24S project, which will replace the existing bridges with two new structures. The current bridges were constructed in the early 1960s and rehabilitated in 1988....
First Diverging Diamond Interchange Comes to Nassau City
Construction of the area's first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) under I-95 at A1A Exit 373 is moving at a steady pace in Florida's Nassau County. The more than $40 million project consists of reconstruction and widening of 2.2 miles of A1A from west of I-95 to west of Still Quarters Road, widening of ramps at Interstate 95/A1A exit 373 to Yulee/Callahan/Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach and the reconfiguration of the interchange under Interstate 95....
University of Alabama Embarks on Projects Totaling $400M
In Tuscaloosa, Ala., a highly anticipated adapted athletics facility is among several multi-million dollar construction projects that will better serve students at the University of Alabama. Work continues on a 500-bed residence hall and new parking deck, while Stran-Hardin Arena nears completion....
Project to Cement Atlanta's Reputation as Tech Hub
In Atlanta, Ga., construction continues on a $375 million mixed-use project that will mesh research with commercialization. When it opens in 2019, Coda at Tech Square will provide 770,000 sq. ft., of office, retail and technological areas, positioning the city as a major tech hub....
Hartford's $30M Route 44 Streetscape Improvements Under Way
After a decade of discussions and planning, work is finally under way on the $30 million Route 44 reconstruction project in Hartford, Conn. The project consists of operational, safety, roadway and streetscape improvements along Albany Avenue between Homestead Avenue and Bedford Street....
Jacksonville State University Applauds New Baseball Stadium
Students and alums of Jacksonville State University (JSU) may be focused on football for the next several months, but come spring, they'll be cheering on the Gamecocks baseball team in a new stadium....
Air Force Base Constructs Flight Simulator
At Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, construction is under way on a $22 million F-35A Lightning II flight simulator facility. The simulator will allow the initial F-35 pilots, who arrive at Eielson approximately six months before the first aircraft arrive, to maintain many of their flying currencies and skills....
Vital Northwest Corridor 80 Percent Complete
Crews in Georgia are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel as they work to complete the $834 million Northwest Corridor Express Lanes (NWC) project. Designed to improve traffic flow and increase options for motorists and individuals using transit and registered vanpools, the project will reportedly provide reliable trip times, create jobs and bring economic benefits to area residents when completed next year....
Project to Relieve Congestion in Fast-Growing Tenn. City
A $17.6 million project that will reduce congestion at one of Tennessee's busiest intersections remains on track in Murfreesboro. The work involves separating the intersection of state Route 1 (Broad Street) and state Route 10/96 (Memorial Boulevard/Old Fort Parkway) in Rutherford County, and calls for a new bridge on Memorial Boulevard, which will create an overpass over Broad Street....
Crews Work Around the Clock on I-49
A $176 million project that began in 2014 is inching closer to completion in north Caddo Parish, La. Construction on I-49 North Segment K is being performed in two phases, based on the size and scope of the assignment....
Yanmar Evo Center to Open Soon in Acworth
Construction crews in Acworth, Ga., are nearing completion on a $25 million training and customer experience facility that's expected to open soon. Yanmar Evo Center is owned by Yanmar America, a global manufacturer of advanced performance industrial and marine diesel engines and generators....
Mansfield's Department of Public Works Constructs New $35M Facility
In Mansfield, Mass., work continues on a $35 million municipal complex that will include a public works administrative facility and a combination police and fire department structure. Work will take place in two phases, with current construction focused on the Department of Public Works (DPW)....
Tampa Airport Sees $2B Expansion
As part of the largest renovation to Tampa International Airport since it opened in 1971, construction crews in Florida are continuing work on Phase I of a massive master plan expansion. At an estimated cost of $971 million, the first phase includes a 2.6 million sq.-ft....
SEPTA Modernizes Villanova Train Station
A $30.6 million project that will modernize Villanova Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line is making steady progress in Villanova, Pa. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is overseeing construction of the work, which should be completed by December....
Georgia Plans Recreation Complex to Honor Local Coach
Officials in Effingham County, Ga., are preparing for a new central recreation complex that will initially include two baseball fields, three softball fields, a walking trail, playground, picnic pavilion and batting building....
Bridge Deck Cruises Through Panama Canal
In dramatic fashion, an orthotropic deck shipped from Washington State via the Panama Canal has reached its final destination in New Jersey. The mid-July arrival marks a milestone for crews working on the Route 7 Wittpenn Bridge project, located within Jersey City and Kearny in Hudson County....
Vermont University Will Celebrate Bicentennial With New $48.5M Building
A $48.5 million dollar construction effort at the nation's oldest private military college is under way in Northfield, Vt. The Norwich University project includes a four-story academic building, along with major updates to Dewey, Webb and Ainsworth Halls....
Nashville Sees $750M Capitol View Project
Construction teams in Nashville, Tenn., are working on the latest phase of a roughly $750 million, 32-acre mixed-use project that will feature offices, retail shops, restaurants, upscale multi-family residential units, hotels and a 2.5 acre urban activity park when complete....
Flood-Prone Area Sees Risk Management Project
After years of research and public input, work is under way on the roughly $2 billion Fargo‐Moorhead (FM) Area Diversion Project. The complete FM flood risk management project plan includes building a 30-mi....
Raleigh Union Station to Sustain Growth
In North Carolina, construction continues on an $88 million multimodal facility planned for downtown Raleigh's warehouse district. The facility, known as Raleigh Union Station, is part of a 25-year vision outlining solutions to address congestion and land development concerns related to the expansion of mass transit in high-growth areas....
DelDOT Improves Little Heaven Intersection
With traffic flow to the state's beaches and other areas in need of improvement, construction crews in Kent County, Del., are working to complete the $40 million SR 1, Little Heaven Grade Separated Intersection project....
Fastest Growing U.S. Hotel Brand Rises in Alabama
Construction crews in Auburn, Ala., have begun work on what's being described as the fastest growing new-build hotel brand in United States history. When complete, the new four-story Tru by Hilton will feature 98 rooms, a swimming pool, exercise room and game zone with pool table and lounge area....
One of Nation's Oldest Iron Rail Bridges to Be Replaced
In an effort to remove a longtime transportation bottleneck, crews in Genesee Falls and Portage, N.Y., are constructing a $71 million replacement for the historic Portageville Bridge in Letchworth State Park....
Phoenix Raceway Shifts Into High Gear
Construction crews in Avondale, Ariz., are shifting into high gear as work continues on a $178 million modernization of Phoenix International Raceway. The much-needed renovation calls for enhanced amenities for fans, teams and sponsors, in a city known for its racing tradition....
East Marietta Library Moves to Its New Home
After a half-century in the same location, Georgia's East Marietta library is moving to a new home. The East Marietta Library and Cultural Center, a joint-use project of the library and Cobb County P.A.R.K.S., is expected to open in early winter 2018....
East Riverfront Redevelopment Unfolds in Wausau
Promoted as the next generation of the city's revitalized urban waterfront along the Wisconsin River, the groundbreaking East Riverfront Redevelopment project continues to unfold in Wausau. Years in the making, the high-profile, multi-million dollar construction effort includes an extensive river's edge trail system, miles of landscaped park amenities, extensive ramp and surface parking facilities and space for restaurants, entertainment, residential, commercial offices and mixed-use developments....
Portland Water Spends $190M to Preserve Reservoir
In Oregon, an eight-year capital improvement project to update the Washington Park reservoir site is moving forward. The Portland Water Bureau is overseeing efforts to preserve the historic drinking water function and protect the area from the potentially catastrophic effects of a natural disaster....
Project Serves Important Role in Montgomery
A $15 million housing development being built in Montgomery, Ala., will bring new life to a long neglected area. The first phase of Columbus Square will consist of 80 market-rate and affordable apartments/town homes....
Facility to Support Needs of Army ROTC Program
In an effort to meet the needs of a growing regional university, construction crews are building a convocation center on the University of North Georgia's Dahlonega campus. The new facility will replace the smaller, outdated Memorial Hall as the university's primary event center....
$570M Port of Gulfport to Double in Size
In Gulfport, Miss., work on a $570 million restoration and expansion project continues, as crews transform a container, bulk and break-bulk seaport still reeling from Hurricane Katrina. When completed, the Port of Gulfport will double in size and feature facilities to accommodate current and future tenants, while providing for long-term competitiveness in the global market....
Auburn U. Community Awaits New Facilities
Officials at Auburn University are eagerly awaiting completion of a new Health Sciences Sector, which will feature a new nursing school and pharmaceutical research building. The $29 million, 89,000 square-foot nursing facility and the $17 million, 38,000 square-foot Harrison School of Pharmacy structure are strategically located at the corner of South Donahue Drive and Lem Morrison Drive in Auburn, Ala....
NDOT Oversees SR28 Shared Use Path Project
A major undertaking that will improve both user safety and access to popular recreational destinations in Nevada is taking shape, as construction continues on the SR 28 Shared Use Path Project. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is overseeing the work, which also will help protect and preserve Lake Tahoe's water quality....
Crews Widen State Route 400 in Forsyth County
A $47 million design-build project that will widen state Route 400 in Forsyth County from McFarland Parkway Interchange to state Route 369/Browns Bridge Road is moving forward in Georgia. Crews are constructing one lane in the existing inside median, both northbound and southbound, from McFarland Parkway to state Route 369, and are working on bridge widening over Big Creek and the Sawnee Creek portion of Lake Lanier....
Luxury Miami Tower Reaches Construction Milestone
What will be one of downtown Miami's tallest luxury condo towers has reached a milestone in construction, as crews prepare to go vertical. In January, after months of piling and excavation subterranean work, roughly 700 workers poured the foundation for CMC Group's 64-story Brickell Flatiron condominium....
Demo of Broadway Bridge a 'Show Stopper'
Although efforts to bring down the 93-year-old structure didn't go according to plan, work remains on schedule for the replacement Broadway Bridge (Hwy. 70) over the Arkansas River in Pulaski County....
Record-Breaking Enrollment Drives New Project
A multi-million dollar residence hall that will serve students for decades to come is taking shape at Alabama A&M University in northern Huntsville. The ongoing construction is in response to overcrowding concerns....
Crews Work to Save Lives on Mike Padgett Highway
In an effort to help save lives, construction crews in Augusta, Ga., are making improvements to a dangerous stretch of roadway commonly referred to as Mike Padgett Highway. Work on the $29 million state Route (SR) 56 project began in late 2013 and should be completed by the first quarter of 2017....
$20M Hospital: Future of Health Care in Wedowee
Described as the future of health care in Randolph County, a more than 50,000-sq. ft. (4,645 sq m), three-story, $20 million hospital is taking shape in Wedowee, Ala. The new facility is being built on the Tanner/East Alabama campus on South Main Street, where much of the infrastructure to support a contemporary hospital facility is already in place....
Museum to Bolster Nashville's Booming Tourism Industry
Described as a state-of-the-art educational asset, the new Tennessee State Museum will offer impressive views of the state capitol and the Nashville skyline when it opens in fall 2018. The $160 million, 130,000 sq....
Bases Loaded for Spring Opening of SunTrust Park
The bases are loaded as crews in Atlanta rally to complete one of the fastest construction delivery schedules in Major League Baseball history. Work on SunTrust Park, the new Braves stadium, is entering the final stretch....
Music City to Rock New Metro Lab
After years of planning and preparation, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is moving forward with construction of a new metrology lab in Nashville. The roughly 12,000 sq. ft. (1,114 sq m) structure, located at the Ellington Agricultural Center, will offer the most current equipment and testing capabilities to ensure fairness in the marketplace....
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) officials are marking completion of Phase II of the state's largest-ever highway project. Final cleanup is taking place on Johnson County Gateway Phase II, which has been under construction for more than two years at the convergence of Interstates 35 and 435 and K-10....
FBI Builds Facility to Test Explosive Devices
Construction efforts continue at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., on Phase III of the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC). TEDAC was established in 2003 to serve as the single interagency organization to receive, fully analyze and exploit all terrorist improvised explosive devices of interest to the United States....
Ala. Sees Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center
Construction efforts continue at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., on Phase III of the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC). TEDAC was established in 2003 to serve as the single interagency organization to receive, fully analyze and exploit all terrorist improvised explosive devices of interest to the United States....
Following a major legal challenge, construction is finally under way on a new wastewater treatment plant that's expected to bring new industry and growth to Madisonville, Tenn. The new plant is located adjacent to the existing plant....
Largest Single Solar Facility in Midwest to Come Online
The largest single solar facility in the Midwest is gearing up to deliver clean energy to customers. A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held in Minnesota to mark the end of construction on the North Star Solar project, which is expected to produce enough energy to power more than 20,000 homes....
New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Line Remains on Schedule to Launch in 2018
In a move to dramatically increase passenger rail service, work continues in Connecticut on the CTrail Hartford Line. Scheduled to launch in January 2018, the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail program is taking advantage of a state-of-the-art track construction machine (TCM), which is currently being used to double-track portions of the line....
Four-Lane Bridge to Serve 'Land Between The Lakes'
Crews in Kentucky are working to complete a modern, four-lane bridge to carry U.S. 68/KY 80 over Lake Barkley, and serve as the eastern entrance to Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The $128 million project is the second of two bridge replacements....
Crews Construct 'Haven' for Birmingham Seniors
Construction crews in Birmingham, Ala., are making dramatic changes to an Irondale nursing facility that focuses on resident-directed care. The $42 million Fair Haven Retirement Community project consists of more than 200,000 sq....
Largest S.D. Solar Farm to Power About 200 Households
With construction just completed, the largest solar farm in South Dakota has officially started producing electricity. Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $2 million solar farm at the Pierre airport, with a sizable crowd in attendance....
Boston's Roxbury Community College Begins Work on $67M Renovation
Work has begun on a solar canopy installation at Boston's Roxbury Community College (RCC), as the school begins its first major campus renovations in almost 30 years. The various construction projects will be completed during the next two years, at a total cost of roughly $67 million....
Atlanta's Edgewood Community Sees Revitalization Project
A significant urban revitalization project in Atlanta's Edgewood community is coming to life, as construction crews continue work on a $33 million, five-story multi-family housing development. The development will feature 224 units in 232,218 sq....
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....
$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....
Envisioned a decade ago through a partnership between Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, a $24 million Advanced Manufacturing Center in Georgetown, Ky., is nearing completion....
Fine Arts Building to Employ Latest Design Elements
After years of planning and negotiations, work has finally begun on the $25 million Fine Arts Center at Albany State University (ASU) in Albany, Ga. According to school officials, the highly anticipated building will employ the latest in design elements, along with environmental efficiencies, life cycle cost considerations and teaching technologies....
Tech-Driven Complex to Entertain Nashville
Despite some less than ideal site conditions, crews are making significant progress on a multi-million dollar, technology-driven driving range and entertainment complex in Tennessee. Dallas-based Topgolf International Inc....
University Welcomes New $200M Student Center
For the first time in more than three decades, the University of Kentucky's student center is getting a makeover. Construction crews in Lexington have gutted a large portion of the historic structure, which provides dining, recreational and entertainment options, and houses the Center for Student Involvement and Student Government Association....
Highly Anticipated Airport Terminal Opens in Ozark
After years of planning and discussions, a new airport terminal building in Ozark, Ala., is finally opening its doors. A September ribbon cutting marks the end of construction on the highly anticipated project, which had to meet Federal Aviation Administration and Alabama Department of Transportation guidelines....
AvidXchange Makes Room for Expanding Workforce
In Charlotte, N.C., crews have reached a crucial point in construction, as work continues on the new AvidXchange corporate headquarters building. The 200,000-sq. ft. (18,580 sq m) six-story office building, scheduled to open in 2017, is needed to accommodate the software company's rapidly expanding workforce....
Crews Work on I-190/Silver Street Interchange Project
Construction teams in Rapid City, S.D., are working long hours to build a new single-point interchange at Exit 1 of Interstate 190. Activities include the erection of a new bridge, the demolition of the old bridge and completion of an interchange for access directly from I-190 to and from North Street, Silver Street and Philadelphia Street....
$3.7B Dakota Access Pipeline to Create Thousands of Local Construction Jobs
Across a spattering of states, crews are working on a more than 1,170-mi. (1,882 km) 30-in. (76.2 cm) diameter pipeline that, when complete, will transport crude oil from the North Dakota Bakken region through South Dakota and Iowa into Illinois....
Jacksonville City Schools to See Modern Facilities
Students attending Kitty Stone Elementary in Jacksonville, Ala., are beginning the school year in a new, 94,000 sq. ft. (8,732 sq m) facility. The campus will serve youngsters from Pre-K through 6th grade, and was designed to accommodate a future expansion for middle school students....
Duke Energy Builds $1.5B Natural Gas Plant
Considered one of the most important projects for Duke Energy, the combined-cycle natural gas plant in Citrus County, Fla., is among the largest under construction in the industry. The $1.5 billion, state-of-the-art plant will supply 1,640 megawatts of electricity to help serve the state's approximately 1.7 million customers in 2018....
Popular Five Points South District to See $23M Hotel
Construction continues on a $23 million hotel planned for the popular Five Points South district in Birmingham, Ala. Situated on heavily traveled 20th Street South, Homewood Suites by Hilton in Five Points South is expected to open this fall....
Second Round of Construction Begins on $42.5M College
In Columbia, Tenn., officials at Columbia State Community College are looking ahead to a second round of construction on a $42.5 million campus, now that crews have put the finishing touches on the master plan's Phase I....
$40M Mixed-Use Project to Enhance Nashville
A $40 million mixed-use project in Nashville, Tenn., is taking shape on a 1.03-acre site at the northeast corner of 21st Avenue South and Wedgewood Avenue. Brentwood-based GBT Realty Corp. is developing the four-story Village 21 at Regions Park, which will feature apartments, roughly 22,000 sq....
Iconic Coaster to Be Razed for Development
One of South Florida's largest mixed-use projects is experiencing its share of twists and turns, as crews in Dania Beach bring down an iconic roller coaster at the site of a former amusement park....
Time in a Bottleneck: Traffic, Scheduling Among Biggest Challenge on I-94 Project
Construction teams in Wisconsin are finalizing work on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 near Tomah Road as part of a major reconstruct. The project calls for improved pavement, three bridges, the widening of shoulders from 10 to 12 ft....
The Water Campus to Rise on 35 Acres Along Mississippi
Developing over the next decade and beyond, The Water Campus will rise on 35 acres along the Mississippi River, next to downtown Baton Rouge, La. Construction of the more than 1.5 million sq. ft. (1.2 million sq m) of labs, research facilities and commercial space will allow thousands of researchers to study coastal threats, formulate theories and arrive at solutions that might never be reached by working alone....
Complex to Meet Demands of Tenn.'s Fastest Growing Campus
Construction continues at a steady pace at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), with work under way on new living quarters that will house 600 students. UTC officially broke ground on the $70 million West Campus Housing Complex in November 2015....
Construction Gets Under Way on Church's $8M Home
As construction gets under way on an $8 million structure in Valdosta, Ga., Pastor David Rogers can't help but recall Crosspointe Church's modest beginnings. When 13 adults and four children gathered in his living room for services in September 2005, it marked the beginning of the group's search for a permanent home....
New $45M Arts Experience to Mark Mississippi's Bicentennial
Scheduled to open in conjunction with the state's bicentennial, the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (MAEE) was designed to educate and inspire visitors, while also generating billions of dollars for the Mississippi economy....
Construction in Full Bloom on Botanical Garden Center
Envisioned to exude southern hospitality, the $13 million Huntsville Botanical Garden Guest Welcome Center is set to increase attendance and enhance the overall visitor experience when it opens in 2017....
Largest Building Project in Fla. History Under Way
As the nation's second largest mixed-use urban development and the biggest building project in Florida's history, Miami Worldcenter is described as a dynamic urban core of diversity and excitement....
ABAC Campus Advances With New $8.5M Building
Located on the north side of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) campus in Tifton, Ga., the school's new laboratory sciences building will provide biology majors with the most current technology and techniques....
Construction work is under way in rural northeastern North Carolina on the first utility-scale wind farm in the state, and one of the first in the southeastern United States. If fully built out, the Desert Wind Power Project could deploy 150 wind turbines that would generate 300 megawatts of power at full capacity, and provide millions of dollars in tax and landowner revenue for years to come....
Martin Health System Expands Its Facility
With a targeted completion date of 2018, crews in Port St. Lucie, Fla., are carrying out construction plans that will double the size of the community's private 90-bed, acute care hospital. In 2015, officials from Martin Health and other local leaders took part in the groundbreaking for Phase II of Tradition Medical Center....
$16.7 Project to House Eclectic Mix of Guests
Located on property owned by the non-profit Spruill Center for the Arts, the new Residence Inn by Marriott in Dunwoody, Ga., is designed to serve an eclectic mix of guests. Developed by Hotel Development Partners (HDP), the seven-story building will be 92,366 sq....
$62M Project to Pay Tribute to Nashville's History
A $62 million mixed-use development paying tribute to a legendary district is taking shape in Nashville, Tenn. The 275-unit Crescent Music Row will offer luxury apartments and retail space, along with dramatic views of the city's skyline....
Work Continues on New $555M San Diego County Central Courthouse
Work is proceeding on a new $555 million, 704,000 sq. ft. (19,935 sq m) Central Courthouse for San Diego County. The Judicial Council of California expects the downtown San Diego building — designed to house 71 courtrooms and stand 22-stories tall — to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2016....
850-Acre Project to Feature NTCC Campus
In Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish, work is underway on an 850-acre mixed-use development that will feature a new $10 million campus for Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC), along with a new emergency operations center and a commercial/residential development in Lacombe off Highway 434....
Park 35 Breathes New Life Into Historic Section
A $43 million multifamily development in Birmingham, Ala., is playing a significant role in the resurrection of one of the area's historic neighborhoods. Park 35 on Clairmont will offer 271 luxury units when it opens its doors in 2017....
Prototype School to Open in Roswell, Ga., in 2016
Considered the next generation of the new, multi-story elementary school prototypes designed for the Fulton County Board of Education, the replacement Esther Jackson facility in Roswell, Ga., will open its doors in August 2016....
Work Continues on Portion of $205M Overhaul of I-95
As part of a $205 million overhaul of Interstate 95, construction crews in Central Florida’s Volusia County are working on 13 mi. (20.9 km) of I-95 in each direction. The widening will add two new lanes to the inside of the existing I-95 between Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, and will remake 20 bridges....
Baptist to Better Serve Miss. With New $300M Facility
Construction crews are working to complete a major $300 million replacement facility for Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi, which will serve Oxford, Lafayette County and the surrounding area....
UDOT Oversees Ambitious Overhaul of 3 O’clock Drive
An ambitious plan to significantly improve Main Street is being carried out in “The Greatest City in Utah.” In June 2015, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) began the full pavement reconstruction of Tooele City’s SR 36 from 3 O’clock Drive to 1280 North, and pavement rehabilitation from 1280 North to Stansbury Parkway....
World’s First Flat-Rolled Flex Steel Mill Set for 2016
Designed to offer a variety of steels for energy, power and transportation markets, the new, $1.3 billion Big River Steel mill in Osceola, Ark., will be the world’s first flat-rolled flex mill when it opens in mid-2016....
Sights, Sounds of Beale Street Inspire Renovation
Inspired by the colors, sights and sounds of Memphis’ famed Beale Street, Creek Casino Montgomery is undergoing a $65 million renovation that will feature more than 2,200 gaming machines, a luxury hotel and full-service salon once construction is completed in late 2015....
Rome Embraces $12 Million 60-Court Tennis Center
With a longstanding history as of one of the nation’s great tennis towns, Rome, Ga., is embracing a nearly $12 million project that allows for up to 60 regulation courts and a 3,846 sq. ft. (357.3 sq m) clubhouse....
Shoppes at Legacy Park to Revive Cedar Crest
Scheduled to open this fall, the Shoppes at Legacy Park in Tuscaloosa, Ala., will serve as a major shopping center for the college town best known for Crimson Tide athletics. Located off McFarland Boulevard and 13th Street in much of the former Cedar Crest neighborhood, the $55 million project is being built in an area hard hit by a devastating twister in 2011....
New Bypass to Bridge the Divide in Lee County
Crews in Leesburg, Ga., have finished work on a new bridge, and will continue work on a bypass to ease traffic flow in the area. Motorists will no longer need to drive into downtown if traveling to Lee County schools....
The Mill: MSU’s $40M?Job to Restore Landmark Structure
A more than $40-million construction project in Starkville, Miss., is breathing new life into a landmark structure, while creating new economic opportunities. The Mill at Mississippi State University will transform a former cotton mill into a conference center and office space, while offering an adjacent hotel and parking garage....
Growing Demand Calls for $83M Water Treatment Plant
Located on a 266-acre site, the new $83.5 million Greenfield water treatment plant for Huntsville Utilities will be the most expensive construction project in the utility’s 75-year history. When completed in March 2018, the plant is expected to treat 12 million gallons of drinking water per day....
Bridgestone Headquarters to Tower Over Nashville
Designed to be one of the largest and tallest corporate headquarters buildings in Nashville, a 30-story, $200 million office tower for Bridgestone Americas Inc. is currently under construction in the downtown SoBro area....
Gwinnett’s New Campus Takes Shape in Fulton
Construction continues in Georgia on Gwinnett Technical College’s new campus in north Fulton. The first building, located at Old Milton Parkway and Georgia 400, will include almost three dozen classrooms, plus lecture halls, labs, computer centers, a library, study spaces and student support services....
Rec Center Revamp Makes a Splash at LSU
A dramatic makeover of the student recreation center at Louisiana State University is making splashy headlines, as construction continues on a new leisure pool. An estimated 536 ft. (163.3 m) in length, the so-called “lazy river” will spell out the letters “LSU” and will feature two bubbler lounges in an area attached to the north base of the pool....
SunTrust Park to House Atlanta Braves in 2017
SunTrust Park, which is expected to be unveiled in time for the first pitch of the 2017 season, will serve as the new home of the Atlanta Braves. The $1.1 billion construction project in Cobb County will include restaurants, shops, offices, a hotel and residential spaces directly connected to the park....
Crews Celebrate Milestone on Great Falls Clinic
Located adjacent to the existing Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center, a new 70,000 sq. ft. (6,503 sq m) project is taking shape in Great Falls, Mont. The $25 million Great Falls Clinic Medical Center will include a 19-bed hospital, operating rooms, procedure rooms and an emergency department....
Birmingham Burb’s New $20M City Hall Well Under Way
Construction of the more than $20 million City Hall Complex is well under way in the Birmingham, Ala., suburb of Vestavia Hills. The building will serve both city employees and residents when it’s completed in September....
Infinity Hall to Facilitate Boundless Creativity
Designed to promote creativity for students of all disciplines, the new Infinity Hall entrepreneurial-based academic residential community at The University of Florida will be the first of its kind when it opens later this year in Gainesville....
Development to Revitalize Inner City Birmingham
Created to bring new life to a seemingly forgotten area, The Park at Wood Station is being touted as one of the most innovative community development initiatives in Alabama’s history. The new, affordable housing development is part of a major revitalization effort in the inner city Birmingham neighborhood of Woodlawn....
Miami Eyes Huge Tourist Draw With $300M Museum
Located along breezy Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, the $300 million Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science will feature an aquarium, planetarium, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities when it opens in summer 2016....
Ronald McDonald House to Offer Hope, Healing
Designed to offer hope and healing to families with kids facing serious health challenges, the replacement Ronald McDonald House on Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Atlanta will nearly triple its capacity when it opens in early 2016....
Crews Work to Extend Carolina Bays Parkway
Despite a lengthy delay, crews in Horry County, S.C., are making steady progress extending Carolina Bays Parkway (SC 31) from SC 544 to SC 707, just north of Moss Creek Road. A distance of roughly 4 mi....
Gordon Hospital Oversees Multi-Phase Addition
In Calhoun, Ga., Gordon Hospital is overseeing a multi-phase addition that will add 59,000 sq. ft. (5,481.3 sq m) to the facility. The $37 million price tag, which covers construction and medical equipment costs, includes the renovation of another 11,500 sq....
$14.2M Water Plant to House Two Centrifuges
Construction crews in Chattanooga are building a $14.2 million residuals centrifuge facility at the Tennessee American Water Plant that will process solid materials remaining from treating the water drawn from the Tennessee River....
Bridge Street Town Centre to Employ Hundreds
Construction is complete in Huntsville, Ala., and crews put the finishing touches on the expansion of a popular, upscale shopping center. Van Geroux, Bayer Properties marketing director, Bridge Street Town Centre said, “It’s exciting to see the vision of the center’s expansion become a reality in such a short period of time.”A total of 220,000 sq....
State Farm Park Center to Employ Thousands in ATL
Described as one of the largest corporate office projects in metro Atlanta’s history, the State Farm Park Center development at Central Perimeter will include a 13-story tower that will serve as a hub for the insurance powerhouse when completed....
Mississippi Welcomes $290M Casino
Tentatively scheduled to open New Year’s Eve 2015, the $290 million Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville will become the 13th casino on the Mississippi coast. Backers are gambling the project will stand out in an already crowded field....
LIV Parkside to Transform Downtown Birmingham
Located across from the nationally recognized Railroad Park and only two blocks from Regions Field baseball stadium, LIV Parkside is a $30 million apartment and retail project now under construction in Birmingham, Ala....
U of Miss. to Host Showdowns in $85M Arena
Oxford, Miss., is known for its magnolia blossoms, literary heritage and Southern charm. It’s also where animated sports fans gather for heated showdowns on the basketball court each season. An $85 million arena at The University of Mississippi will host spirited matchups, along with other events, when construction is completed by the end of 2015....
$1B LakePoint Sporting Destination Comes to Life
Promoted as the largest and most comprehensive sports vacation destination in the world, the $1 billion LakePoint Sporting Community Town Center is coming to life. Requiring one of the largest dirt movements in the history of Georgia, LakePoint’s 1,400 acres will feature venues for more than three dozen sports and five million square feet of mixed-use development....
Brenau University Launches First Construction Projects in Decades
Construction is under way on the Brenau University Gainesville campus to replace several decades-old buildings with new sorority houses and an additional residence hall. A number of projects, including the first phase of the redevelopment of the high-profile Downtown Center, represent the first major construction on the Brenau campus in decades....
I-10/I-110 Project to Sustain Economic Boom
D’Iberville, Miss., is getting a major boost due to the ongoing I-10/I-110 interchange modification project. The construction, currently 70 percent complete, includes the first split diamond interchange in Mississippi and the installation of the first soil nail wall in the state....
IVC Invests in New $100M Luxury Vinyl Tile, Plank Plant
In Dalton, Ga., construction is under way on a $100 million luxury vinyl tile and plank plant. In June, International Vinyl Company (IVC) broke ground on the 300,000 sq. ft. (27,870 sq m) LVT plant, which allows IVC US to keep all its domestic manufacturing activities on the same site....
Crews in north Georgia are deconstructing a century-old, 750,000 sq. ft. (69,677 sq m) textile mill that defined a community for generations. Inside the 34 buildings, specialized teams are harvesting items that include antique pine, aged maple and close to six million handmade bricks....
New Interchange to Boost Huntsville Area Economy
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews are busy constructing a new interchange near Huntsville that could be a major economic boost for the area. When completed, the project will provide motorists full access to and from I-565 to Madison Boulevard and County Line Road....
Replacement of Medical Center Dubbed ’Project Legacy’ to Serve Enrolled Veterans
As one of the single-largest construction projects in the region’s history, the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System replacement medical center in New Orleans will serve tens of thousands of enrolled veterans when complete....
First Southern Business School Looks to the Future
As the first business school in the South, the University of Georgia (UGA) Terry College of Business is looking to the future, as construction continues on Correll Hall. The new, 75,000-sq.-ft. (6,967.7 sq m) building represents the first phase of a three-phase build out of Terry’s Business Learning Community academic complex on the western part of UGA’s main campus in Athens....
Augusta Evans Opens Doors for Disabled Students
After more than a year of construction, special needs students in Mobile County, Ala., will soon be heading to a new school. In August, Augusta Evans School officially re-opens its doors, at a location in west Mobile that will better serve each child....
Brickell City Centre Transforms Miami
Located in the heart of Miami, Fla.’s financial district, Brickell City Centre is transforming the downtown area, as work continues on the $1.05 billion mixed-use project. Developed by Hong Kong-based Swire Properties, Brickell City Centre is currently the largest single project in the city....
In northeast Georgia, crews are building the new State Route 284 Bridge over a portion of Lake Lanier. The $8.7 million project involves building the structure over the Chattahoochee River portion of Lake Lanier at the Lake Lanier Olympic Center....
$30M Jail Takes Shape in Mississippi
After years of discussions and a shuffling of architectural firms, work is finally under way on the nearly $30 million Jackson County Adult Detention Center in Pascagoula, Miss. Total capacity for the 104,105 sq....
From an early age, Brad Burns was intrigued by the machinery he would ultimately capture on canvas. “When I was a boy growing up in what is now the Silicon Valley, there was a lot of agriculture,” Burns said....
Work Under Way on $35M UAB Student Center
After a tear down and major relocation of services, a $35 million student center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is now under construction. “We are very excited about this project, which has been discussed for many years,” said Harlan Sands, UAB vice provost for administration and quality improvement....
High-Profile Development Job Finally Back on Track
Despite a lengthy interruption and a change in ownership, a high-profile development project in Georgia’s capital city is finally back on track. Stretching half-a-dozen city blocks and renamed “Buckhead Atlanta,” the approximately $1 billion endeavor includes more than 800,000 sq....
Crews Get Down to Business for New Samford University School
New construction at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., is proving challenging for students and faculty to navigate around campus, as work continues on a new building to house the Brock School of Business....
New Treasury Building Cashes In on Energy Efficient Design
More than two years after plans were announced, construction is under way on the $46 million U.S. Treasury building in Birmingham, Ala. The 86,000 sq. ft. (7,989.7 sq m) structure replaces a similar building in the nearby suburb of Homewood, Ala., where more than 250 employees are preparing for the eventual move downtown....
Mississippi Museums Mark Bicentennial
As the state of Mississippi prepares to celebrate its bicentennial, construction teams in Jackson are moving forward on two museums totaling $80 million. More than 700 individuals recently joined with the current and former governors and other dignitaries to break ground for the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History, which will open in the fall of 2017....
NCCHR Transforms More Than Atlanta’s Skyline
Intended to serve as a global hub for the study of freedom struggles at the local, national and international levels, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) is transforming Atlanta’s skyline....
Mississippi Tire Plant Drives Economy Forward
In West Point, Miss., crews are making significant progress as work continues on a 920,000 sq. ft. (85,470.8 sq m) truck and bus tire manufacturing plant. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi held a groundbreaking ceremony for the $300 million project in September, an event attended by President and Representative Director of Yokohama Rubber, Hikomitsu Noji, Yokohama executives, Mississippi Gov....
Hargrove, Huntsman Hard at Work on $65M Expansion
A $65 million expansion of Huntsman Corporation’s McIntosh, Ala., plant is under way in Washington County — a project that will have a direct impact on the aerospace and composite industries....
New $10M NCA&T Student Health Center Takes Shape
A new $10 million student health center is taking shape on the campus of North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University (NCA&T) in Greensboro, N.C. At nearly 28,000 sq. ft. (2,601 sq m), the building will feature solar shading and is more than double the size of the current Sebastian Health Center, which fails to meet modern building code requirements....
ETSU?Continues Series of Projects Totaling $100M
A flurry of activity is under way at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), as construction teams continue working on a series of projects totaling $100 million. With a current enrollment of more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, the school — located in Johnson City — is committed to bringing significant change to its campus....
TCTA Facilitates Learning, Keeps Students Safe
The latest school to open its doors in Tuscaloosa, Ala., is teaching students both academic and job skills, while also providing a safe place to gather during emergencies. A ribbon cutting was held for Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy (TCTA), a 120,000 sq....
Crews Dredge Up Economy While Deepening PortMiami
Situated in the Biscayne Bay and home to many protected, threatened and endangered species, PortMiami is undergoing a major dredging that’s expected to create 33,000 new jobs, double cargo throughput and increase its annual economic impact to more than $34 billion....
Judicial Center Plays Key Role Revitalizing Sumter
Described as playing a key role in the revitalization of the downtown area, the new Sumter County Judicial Center in Sumter, S.C., is a source of pride for those it serves. In a period of 21 months, construction crews transformed a parking lot into a civic landmark that will serve generations to come....
Atlanta Spares No Expense on $147M High School
A high-rise once occupied by IBM employees is now filled with thousands of students in Buckhead, Ga. Atlanta Public Schools purchased the building, along with 57 wooded acres, for the new North Atlanta High School, which opened recently....
’Tis the Season: Shoppers Rejoice Riverchase Galleria Renovations
A $60 million renovation of the state’s largest shopping mall is nearing completion near Birmingham, Ala., just in time for the 2013 holiday season. Work began on the project in mid-2012. “Riverchase Galleria is currently undergoing an extensive redevelopment,” said Thomas Martin, senior general manager of General Growth Properties....
College Football Hall of Fame Honors Greats, Enhances Atlanta
Hordes of sports fans will likely converge on Atlanta next fall, as work continues on the highly anticipated College Football Hall of Fame. The $67 million facility will top out at more than 96,000 sq....
Improvements Continue for Herbert Hoover Dike
In what appears to be a never-ending task, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crews in Florida continue working on the outdated Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee — the state’s largest freshwater lake....
Wilkinson Purchases Manitex 40124SHL Boom Truck
Having grown up in the crane rental business, Todd Wilkinson knows what it takes to run a successful operation. “My father owned a steel erection company when I was young, and I can remember many summers hanging on the side of a boom truck,” Wilkinson said....
Walther Chips Away at Potato Industry With Blanchard
As one of the leading suppliers to Lay’s potato chips, Walther Farms is committed to cultivating the perfect spud. “We grow for Frito-Lay in eight different states, including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina,” said Walther Farms manager Jeremy Walther....
New Music City Center a Hit in Nashville
Described as the largest construction project in Tennessee’s history, Nashville’s new downtown convention center also is the state’s most costly endeavor. Spanning more than six blocks, the $585 million Music City Center was completed on schedule, despite wicked weather, a tight schedule and a herd of pachyderms who temporarily invaded the space....
New Porsche Headquarters Brings Growth to Atlanta
Despite idling shortly after groundbreaking, construction is shifting into high gear on Porsche’s new North American headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. Situated on the former employee parking lot of an abandoned Ford Motor assembly plant, the $100 million glass and steel facility is the first business to build at “Aerotropolis,” a new 130-acre mixed-use development near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport....
No Time Wastin’ Away for Margaritaville Opening
Inspired by Jimmy Buffett’s signature song, the new Margaritaville Resort and Casino in Bossier City, La., is being embraced by both the industry and “Parrotheads” who’ve visited the facility....
Millbrook Celebrates Step to Tornado Recovery
Described as one of the fastest growing communities in Alabama, the city of Millbrook is celebrating the completion of a $4 million police and judicial complex. As a testament to the city’s resilience, the new courtroom features pews from a church sanctuary that was destroyed by a powerful tornado that ripped through the area in April 2011....
Parker Unveils Engineering Center Ahead of Schedule
After months of planning and construction, engineers are busy analyzing and testing materials and systems in a new facility in Huntsville, Ala. Parker Instrumentation has unveiled a multi-million dollar Engineering Center of Excellence that includes a 1,300 sq....
Light It Up: Vogtle Power Plant Illuminates Atlanta
Using one of the world’s largest cranes, construction teams near Waynesboro, Ga., are making steady progress on a $14 billion project that involves building two more nuclear units at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant....
Ready to Rumble: Crews Construct Chain Sport Center
Construction crews in Alabama are working to complete a new facility for a sporting goods chain that will move current operations from Birmingham to Alabaster. Hibbett Sports, Inc. purchased a nearly 60-acre site at Shelby West Corporate Park....
New Army Reserve Center Supports Soldiers, Meets Anti-Terrorism Standards
A new Army Reserve Center constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers is now home to members of the 518th Sustainment Brigade in Knightdale, N.C. The $19 million structure had to meet anti-terrorism and force protection requirements....
Atlanta Visitors, Residents Go Sky High on Skyview
A highly anticipated construction project that has had its share of ups and downs is now complete in downtown Atlanta. A 20-story tall Ferris wheel, known as Skyview Atlanta, is open for business at the south end of Centennial Olympic Park....
CGTC Invests in New Health Sciences Building
Students exploring technology-related careers can now enjoy a cutting-edge facility in Millidgeville, Ga., offering everything from virtual patients to sophisticated computer labs. In April 2013, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) in Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new center for health sciences building at its Millidgeville campus....
Iconic Power Plant Topples to the Ground
In what’s being described as the largest demolition in the state’s history, crews in Hollywood, Fla., have successfully imploded the Port Everglades Power Plant, using 450 lbs. (204.1 kg) of dynamite and 90 controlled explosions....
Phase Two of $72M Animal Hospital Project Proceeding Well
Phase two of a $74 million small animal teaching hospital project is under way in Auburn, Ala. The 266,052 sq. ft. (24,717 sq m) addition will include a 208,000 sq. ft. (19,323.8 sq m) replacement hospital, a 34,079 sq....
Bond-Famed Movie Studio Coming to Georgia
The British studio known worldwide for the James Bond franchise is coming to Georgia and building a full-service film studio complex dubbed “Pinewood Atlanta” — a completely funded facility for the production of movies, television, music and video games....
Brookwood High School Construction Continues
Construction is under way at the new Brookwood High School near Tuscaloosa, Ala. Planning for the $34 million school began years ago, and is slated to open in January 2014. “The new Brookwood High School will consist of four buildings that will contain classrooms, a gymnasium, cafeteria, a career tech center and administrative offices,” said Sharon May project manager and estimator of construction manager Hall-Taylor Construction Co....
Construction Under Way on Atlanta Streetcar Line
After years of planning, the Atlanta streetcar project is finally becoming a reality. Construction is under way on the 2.7 mi. (4.3 km) system that, when complete, will cost close to $100 million. “Actually seeing tracks being laid and sidewalks being rebuilt is thrilling and a major step for the city of Atlanta,” said Tom Weyandt, senior policy advisor of transportation, office of the mayor....
NCDOT?Project Plans to Improve Safety, Mobility
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is overseeing efforts to widen an almost 4-mi. (6.4 km) stretch of West Market Street from Bunker Hill Road at Colfax to North Carolina 68 in Greensboro....
Mississippi State Expands Field After Sold Out Games
Athletes aren’t the only people breaking records on the Mississippi State football field. Bulldog fans have set attendance records in recent years, having sold out 16 consecutive games at the stadium....
Battle Lumber Tradition Endures Expansion Abroad
Having served customers for half a century, Battle Lumber Company maintains its traditional values while doing business on an international scale. Founded in 1962, the family-owned company continues to provide clients with the service founder and owner Wayne Battle first became known for five decades ago....
Crews Wrap Up Largest Solar Park in Tenn.
Construction teams have put the finishing touches on what is now the largest solar park in the state of Tennessee. Volkswagen Chattanooga also becomes home to the largest solar installation at a United States auto manufacturing facility....
Work Starts on Georgia’s Senior Life Enrichment Center
Two decades after it was first envisioned, construction has finally begun on an $8 million Senior Life Enrichment Center in Albany, Ga. The Southwest Georgia (SOWEGA) Council on Aging’s new facility includes an educational area, activity rooms and more than 60 office spaces and is being built at the site of the former Byne Memorial Baptist Church property in Dougherty County....
Work Continues on Alabama’s ’The Little Zoo That Could’
An Alabama zoo that made national headlines in the midst of two hurricanes is poised to make history again. Land has been cleared for the new Gulf Shores facility that will become the world’s first environmentally sustainable zoo....
Ground Breaks on $600M Mixed-Use Development
Construction has finally begun on a $600 million mixed-use development in Alpharetta, Ga., that will include retail shops and restaurants, multi-family townhomes, single family homes and office space....
Florida Sinkhole Poses Multiple Challenges
Officials in Hillsborough County, Fla., continue investigating the sinkhole tragedy that claimed the life of a 37-year-old man and forced construction crews to tear down his Tampa home. Despite an initial search, engineering experts deemed the situation too dangerous to retrieve the victim, Jeff Bush, who was killed when the massive hole opened up underneath his bedroom....
Work Continues on Tuscaloosa’s Historic Bryce Hospital
Construction continues on a 225,000-sq.-ft. (20,903 sq m) structure in Tuscaloosa, Ala., that will replace the state’s oldest and largest inpatient psychiatric facility. Historic Bryce Hospital currently houses 268 beds for acute care, treatment and rehabilitation of committed patients....
Growing Parish Spurs Larger Safety Complex
In an effort to ease overcrowding at the downtown correctional facility, a $24 million public safety complex is being built on 29 acres in north Lafayette Parish, La. Sheriff Mike Neustrom announced the acquisition of the land back in 2009, with construction on the new W....
Pinnacle Cranes Expands in North Carolina
Recognizing the importance of branching out to meet its clients needs, North Carolina’s Pinnacle Cranes has opened a new service facility in Raleigh. The expansion was made official the first of January 2013....
Construction crews in Tennessee are preparing to replace an historic bridge that dates back to the 1920s. Built by the State Highway Department as part of the special toll bridge program, the Edward R....
Batter Up … Barons Eager to Play in New Home
Construction teams in downtown Birmingham, Ala., are working at a near-record pace to complete a $64 million baseball stadium that will be home to the Birmingham Barons. The minor league team, affiliated with the Chicago White Sox, will play its opening game at the new Regions Field in mid-April 2013....
PATH’s Southwest Beltline Connector Trail Gets Started
In Georgia, the PATH Foundation has begun construction of the Southwest BeltLine Connector Trail, Phase I, between the Lionel Hampton Trail, Westwood Avenue and Beecher Elementary School in southwest Atlanta....
S.C. Golf Course Built to High Environmental Specifications
Situated on the banks of the North Saluda River, The Cliffs at Mountain Park Golf Course will showcase the area’s natural beauty while incorporating the highest environmental standards when it opens next year....
Tractor Supply Company Distribution Center Under Way
A more than 600,000-sq.-ft. (55,741 sq m) regional distribution center is under construction in Macon, Ga., and is expected to be operational by the end of 2013. Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, said the facility will serve stores throughout the Southeast....
NPK Construction Equipment Opens Facility in Atlanta
For NPK Construction Equipment, under the leadership team of President Dan Tyrrell, Vice President of Sales Jay Noel and Regional Manager Scott McGuigan, launching its first company-owned store in Georgia presented both opportunities and challenges....
Work Continues on $2.8 Billion Mississippi Energy Facility
Construction continues on a $2.8 billion, 582-megawatt energy facility on 3,000 acres (1,214 h) in Kemper County, Miss., about 20 mi. north of Meridian. The plant uses electric power plant technology called integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC)....
Lavish Entertainment Center Brings Big Business to Pooler, GA
With a population of roughly 20,000, Pooler, Ga., has never been a destination city, but that could change with the addition of a family entertainment center that recently opened. Located at Towne Center Drive near well-traveled Interstates I-95 and I-16, the complex was constructed to serve both Pooler residents and out-of-town visitors....
Alabama State University’s Transformation Continues
As a dramatic transformation of Montgomery, Ala.’s, largest four-year university continues, construction crews are putting the final touches on a state-of-the-art football facility. Hornet Stadium is among numerous projects underway at Alabama State University (ASU), as part of a five-phase, $600 million master plan projected to be completed in 2035....
Atlantic Coast Toyotalift Moves Into Charlotte Market
Since opening its new location in Charlotte, N.C., in June 2012, Atlantic Coast Toyotalift’s mission has been clear. “We want to be a premier dealer of quality compact equipment and accessories,” explained Patrick Cudicio, regional operations manager of ACT Construction Equipment....
Bledsoe County Builds Correctional Complex
Construction on a 431,000-sq.-ft. (40,041 sq m) prison that can house more than 1,400 inmates is close to completion in Pikeville, Tenn. The new Bledsoe County Correctional Complex on Horsehead Road, which according to the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) will create hundreds of new jobs, includes rows of large gray housing units made from stacked, precast cells built on the prison grounds....
Sugar Hill’s New City Hall Hearkens Back to Classic Style
As construction crews continue work on a three-story, 300-sq.-ft., (250-sq m) turn-of-the-century-style city hall in Sugar Hill, Ga., community leaders envision a modern City Center with a traditional feel....
Major Projects Underway at Univ. of Tenn.
Construction crews on the University of Tennessee (UT) campus are working on a series of projects that will provide state-of-the-art technology, ease undergraduate housing woes and deliver a comprehensive football training center....
Work on Marshall Space Flight Center Takes Off
Construction teams in Huntsville, Ala., are making significant changes to the historic Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) headquarters complex, which has played a crucial role in the nation’s space program....
Florida DOT: Overhead Sign Changes Along I-295 Beltway Completed
Sign changes that allow for easier travel along more than 60 mi. of I-295 around Jacksonville, Fla., are now complete. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), construction on the Duval County project began in December 2011, with overhead sign designations changed from SR 9A to I-295....
Construction Begins on $35M Apartment Project in Hoover
Construction is underway in Hoover, Ala., on a multi-million dollar project located in a nationally-recognized community. Work began in January on the 250-unit “Ashby at Ross Bridge” apartment complex just outside Birmingham, with the first units expected to be ready for occupancy this fall....
Blue Wahoos Take the Field in Pensacola
A $54 million park project in Pensacola, Fla., which includes a waterfront minor league baseball stadium, is now complete, although official ribbon cutting ceremonies will have to wait. A partial opening for Community Maritime Park took place in April, but a freak storm rained out the highly anticipated dedication scheduled for mid-June....
Tar Heel Machinery Matches Iron, Buyers Across Globe
When it comes to equipment sales, the staff at Tar Heel Machinery believes no matter the machine or its condition, someone will purchase it if the price is right. “A global economy is very diversified and every machine will eventually find a home,” explained Scott Woody, who founded the company in 2005 with partner/owner Penn McMichael....
Fort Jackson Improves Facilities for Recruits
A $37 million construction project is nearing completion at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., providing recruits with modern training facilities. Basic Training Complex III is located on 35 acres within the United States Army Base....
Iron, Steel Trade Growth Spurs Alabama Port Refurbishment
Construction crews in Mobile, Ala., are busy refurbishing the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) as the docks experience dramatic growth in iron and steel trade. “The old yard was very dated, with approximately 70,000 square feet of unused road and rail area positioned on the back side of the pier area,” said ASPA spokesperson Judith Adams....
Sovereign Paving Tests Out New Blaw-Knox PF-150B
A versatile new paver is helping a Virginia company provide more efficient service to its customers. In late 2011, Sovereign Paving Inc. purchased the LB performance Blaw-Knox paver, model number PF-150B, a wheel- mounted, mid-size paver that provides flexibility on a variety of job sites....
Sovereign Paving Tests Out New Blaw-Knox PF-150B
A versatile new paver is helping a Virginia company provide more efficient service to its customers. In late 2011, Sovereign Paving Inc. purchased the LB performance Blaw-Knox paver, model number PF-150B, a wheel- mounted, mid-size paver that provides flexibility on a variety of job sites....
Manntown Bridge Project Progresses
Despite a change in the original plans, the replacement of Florida’s Manntown Bridge on County Road 125 in Baker County is progressing on schedule, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)....
Carolina CAT Hosts Landscape Seminar
Carolina CAT and the North Carolina Nursery and Landscaping Association (NCNLA) hosted a Landscape Management Workshop in February, which offered participants the opportunity to learn how to make the most of their landscape business....
’Busiest Two Miles’ of Interstate in Ala. Gets Major Rebuild
Crews rebuilding the original, 30-year-old concrete roadbed on a more than 2 mi. (3 km) segment of Interstate 65 in Jefferson County, Ala., have finalized the project, which replaces an aging, maintenance intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to U.S....
GRIP Project Adds Capacity and Safety to Road
Construction that will create four new bridges as part of a major overhaul is well under way on the Appling County border in Georgia. “This program is 9.091 miles of widening and reconstruction on U.S.1, Bacon County line to SR 15,” explained Jill Nagel, communications officer, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)....
Work Dramatically Improves I-75
Crews putting in long hours on Florida’s Interstate 75 are working to dramatically improve an area known for its daytime congestion, particularly during tourist season. Thousands of vehicles per day travel this segment of roadway, which includes the Tuckers Grade interchange No....
Construction that will add new lakefront walking and bicycle paths in New Orleans’ Jefferson Parish is about to get underway in Louisiana. The project, which also calls for improvements to an existing path, is expected to be completed by the end of spring....
Polyplex Corp. Brings $187 Million Project to Decatur
The city of Decatur, Ala., is making history as the site of a $187 million construction project that’s being launched by the India-based Polyplex plant. It will mark the company’s first North American plant and will be located in Mallard Fox Creek Industrial Park....
Future Traffic Estimates Spur U.S. 17 Widening Project
Despite a series of weather delays, construction work is on schedule along U.S. 17 in Florida, involving roughly 4 mi. (6.4 km) of a four-lane divided rural roadway to replace a two-lane undivided highway....
Landmark Vance Federal Building Undergoes Major Work
Considered a local landmark and the backdrop for Birmingham, Ala.’s civil rights legal battles, the Robert S. Vance Federal Building and U.S. Federal Courthouse is undergoing a major repair and renovation that should be completed within the next 18 months....
Alabama’s Route 77 Converts From Two Lanes to Four
By Cindy RileyCEG CORRESPONDENTDespite rising temperatures, construction crews are continuing their work to upgrade a major corridor between I-59 and I-20 in northeast Alabama. When completed, the stretch of road will make traveling much easier for race car enthusiasts, while also securing the state’s reputation as a leader in automotive production....
Tar Heel Machinery Survives Tornado, Tough Economy
For Penn McMichael and Scott Woody, running a successful heavy equipment rental business centers around these principles —respect, fairness, integrity, all focused around a strong ethical core. “Our operating philosophy is based on the principles of Christ,” said Penn McMichael, co-owner of Tar Heel Machinery....
Crews Replace 30-Year-Old Concrete on I-65 in Alabama
In an effort to improve driving conditions, crews in Jefferson County, Ala., are rebuilding the original, 30-year-old concrete roadbed on a more than 2-mi. (3.2 km) segment of Interstate 65. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year....
C.W. Matthews Takes Aim at Improving Deadly Ga. Road
As temperatures continue to climb, crews in Cherokee County, Ga., are tackling a 4.3-mi. (6.9-km) project involving construction of truck passing lanes on SR 20, beginning west of Union Hill Road and extending to east of Greenwood Court in Cherokee County....
ALDOT Crews Works on ’Unique’ I-59 Project
In what’s being described as a unique project for the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), construction is moving ahead on a roughly 11-mi. (17.7 km) section of Interstate 59 in Etowah County....
Key Autauga Creek Bridge Project Slated for June Finish
A resurfacing and bridge replacement project involving a key section of highway in Autauga County is expected to be completed ahead of schedule, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)....
Long-Awaited Sports Park Reaches Finish
Construction is nearing completion on a 23-acre sports complex in a Birmingham, Ala., suburb which will host state and regional tournaments throughout the Southeast. The Vestavia Hills Liberty Park project, which includes four full-size soccer, lacrosse and football fields, plus an additional warm-up area, will feature almost a dozen acres of green synthetic turf....
Ray Romano Takes Ownership of Ditch Witch of Tennessee
As owner and CEO of Ditch Witch of Tennessee, Ray Romano draws upon his years of experience when handling the company’s day-to-day operations. “After 15 years of extensive travel and living overseas, I was looking for something more local upon returning to Tennessee from Australia....
Vestavia Hills Opens Its New ’Library in the Forest’
As one of only about three dozen libraries in the entire nation to receive a LEED Gold certification, Vestavia Hills’ most anticipated construction project is winning praise for its commitment to going green....
’Missing Link’ Span Begins on Foothills Pkwy.
In what’s proving to be a challenging task due to rugged terrain, surrounding wildlife and rapidly approaching cold weather, crews in Tennessee are working to complete the so-called “missing link” needed for the Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee....
Prince Contracting Spearheads I-75 Project in Macon
With the targeted completion date more than two years away, construction crews in Macon, Ga., have begun the task of widening and reconstructing a portion of I-75 between Pierce Avenue and Arkwright Road in Bibb County....
Posen Construction Leads Metro Parkway Expansion
Expected to accommodate an estimated 50,000 vehicles per day, the new Metro Extension in Florida will enhance travel to destinations in the southern part of Lee County. Crews are working to complete a new six-lane roadway connecting U.S....
Alafia Project Takes Shape on Waterfront
A three-phase construction project near downtown Tampa has crews putting in long hours to complete the first stage of a $100 million project that’s won the endorsement of The Sierra Club. Located on the Alafia River in Hillsborough County, the apartments of The Preserve are part of a mixed-use master plan spearheaded by Garrison Developer Group....
Daytona International Speedway Receives Makeover
With a firm deadline to meet, construction crews at Daytona International Speedway are gearing up to cross the finish line as they complete a historic repave of the famed track. “We’re repaving the 2.5 mile tri-oval track, the skid pads, apron and pit road, as well as removing all the existing asphalt down to the 52-year-old lime rock base,” explained John Rauer, project manager of general contractor Lane Construction Corporation, headquartered in Cheshire, Conn., which started the project following The Coca-Cola 400 race on July 4, 2010....
Long-Envisioned Railroad Park Takes Shape in Birmingham
Construction crews in downtown Birmingham, Ala., are near completion on the new Railroad Park, an eight-block green space that was first envisioned in the 1970s. Located along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the 21-acre park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation....
Greatly Needed Makeover Done on Alabama 210
A stretch of road frequently traveled by beach-goers and spring break revelers is undergoing a much-needed refurbishment in Dothan, Ala. The project, which consists of approximately 5 mi. (8 km) of planing, resurfacing, traffic striping and bridge rail retrofit, is located on Alabama 210 — also known as Ross Clark Circle — from Traders Drive to SR 12 ( US 84) in Houston County....
Kroc Center Construction Begins in Augusta
After years of evaluations and a frenetic fundraising campaign, a multimillion dollar Salvation Army complex in Augusta, Ga., is finally getting off the ground. The Kroc Center — named in honor of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc and wife Joan — is under construction, with a targeted completion date in July 2011....
Flooding Disrupts McCain Creek Bridge Work
Rising waters during the past year have forced a delay in the McCain Creek Bridge replacement project in Shreveport, La. Originally scheduled for completion in April, the project is now expected to take until mid-June....
Construction crews in Montgomery, AL, are converting a 1,700-acre (688 ha) cow pasture into a $1-billion automotive manufacturing plant built specifically for Hyundai. The 2-million-sq.-ft. (185,806 sq m) facility is Hyundai Motor Manufacturing’s (HMMA) first U.S....
SC’s Lack of Investment in Routine Maintenance Leaves State in Rut
Deteriorating road conditions have Department of Transportation officials in South Carolina (SCDOT) sending up flares. “It’s a very serious situation,” said Michael Covington, director of SCDOT Governmental Relations....
Parkway Expands to Keep Up With Huntsville Growth
Motorists traveling Memorial Parkway in Huntsville, AL, are awaiting completion of construction that will significantly speed up their daily commutes. Crews are working on a 2-mi. (3.2 km) stretch of road that connects with recently built service roads and an overpass....
UA Gives Athletic Facilities Multimillion Dollar Facelift
Along Paul “Bear” Bryant Drive, University of Alabama supporters in Tuscaloosa are cheering on construction crews completing a multi-million dollar athletic department renovation and expansion....
Mercedes Plant Expansion Brings Vance 2,000 Jobs
Construction crews in Vance, AL, are shifting into high gear to complete a $600-million expansion of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class (MBUSI) plant near Tuscaloosa, AL. The project, when completed later this year, will create approximately 2,000 new jobs and make small-town Vance home to one of the largest buildings in the state. “It will add 1.9 million square feet, roughly doubling the size of the plant,” explained Andy George, Rust Constructors Inc....
Mighty Vulcan Returns to Red Mountain Domain
One of Birmingham’s most beloved ambassadors is standing proud once again, due in part to the efforts of Tim Whitten. Whitten, a third-generation crane operator, played a key role in returning the mighty Vulcan to his perch atop Red Mountain in June. “I am very proud to have been involved with this job....
$800 Million Corridor ’X’ to Open Doorways in Northwest Alabama
After decades of planning and years of initial roadwork, a highway linking Birmingham, AL, to Memphis, TN, is closer to becoming a reality. Corridor “X,” a limited access interstate-type route, is entering new phases of construction in Alabama’s Walker and Jefferson counties. “Ninety-two miles of the corridor will run through Alabama,” explained J.F....
Crews Transform Birmingham Mall Into Vestavia Center
Developers with AIG Baker have recently transformed an outdated Birmingham, AL, mall into an open-air shopping center that includes a new theater, a Publix supermarket and space for numerous retail shops and restaurants....
One Federal Place Marks New Addition to Downtown Birmingham Landscape
Crews from Brasfield & Gorrie are looking to the past as they build to the future in downtown Birmingham. Work is well under way on a spectacular office tower that will be only the second building constructed in the area in more than a decade....
Alabama Interstate Bridge Collapse Snarls Traffic, Forces Rapid Repair
Best known as “Malfunction Junction,” Birmingham’s I-59/I-65 interchange is undergoing major construction following a deadly explosion in January. A tanker loaded with petroleum collided with another vehicle, causing the truck to burst into flames and cause massive damage....
Water Theme Park Paves the Way for Bargain Hunters
When VisionLand amusement park opened its doors almost two years ago, all eyes were on the giant wooden roller coaster and thrilling water rides. Now, CMC President Colin Coyne is hoping to make a splash with an adjacent 18,580-square- meter (200,000 sq....
Utilities Hinder Efforts of DOT Crews in Jefferson County
Department of Transportation crews in Jefferson County, AL, are dealing with a major delay as they widen Alabama 75 from Center Point to Pinson, just outside Birmingham. Based on an increasing traffic flow, the project involves expanding the roadway from two to five lanes....
Mormon Temple is ’Uplifting’ Experience for Work Crews
With virtually no room for error, construction crews are working to complete a 3,352-meter (11,000 sq. ft.) Mormon Temple on Mt. Olive Road in Gardendale, AL. When finished, the temple will be used for religious ceremonies and various covenants....
Crumbling Concrete Concerns Prompt Night-Time Repairs
With more than 140,000 cars and trucks zooming past each day, road crews in Jefferson County, AL, are working after hours to improve conditions on a portion of Interstate 59 in Birmingham. Repairs on the 3.22-kilometer (2 mi.) stretch of I-59 from the Civic Center Bridge to the Railroad Bridge just north of Tallapoosa Street began last summer and will continue for at least the next few months....
Birmingham Tees Off for 2001 Senior PGA Tour at Legacy
It promises to be a premier attraction for Birmingham, AL: a championship 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by world renowned architect Rees Jones. The Legacy at Greystone (the site of next year’s Senior PGA tour) will be ready for play this summer after more than a year of construction....
