Cindy Riley

CEG Correspondent

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.

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Sep 3, 2024

Barco Begins $48M Hangar Project at Spanish Fork

Construction has begun on a $48 million hangar project at Spanish Fork Airport in Utah, led by Barco Construction. The project includes the development of a new Utah Aviation Business Park, Main Street Flight Center, and expansion of the airfield to accommodate more planes. The effort aims to beautify Main Street and bring in new tenants like Flight Academy, providing opportunities for employment and business growth in the Spanish Fork area....

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Aug 29, 2024

T.L. Wallace Begins Work On Mississippi's Pearl River Bridge

Construction of new bridges over the Pearl River on U.S. 98 in Marion County, Mississippi by T.L. Wallace is underway. The $57.7 million project aims to replace aging structures, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety for motorists and marine traffic. Expected completion in 2027....

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Aug 15, 2024

Stone Building Leads $50M Birmingham Amphitheater Project

A $50M Birmingham Amphitheater project, led by Stone Building, aims to revitalize north Birmingham with 9,300+ capacity. Funding from community partners and government, located near revitalization area, to offer 20 events yearly by 2025, boosting local economy & job creation....

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Aug 13, 2024

Shelly & Sands Continues Work On Zanesville's I-70

Shelly & Sands tackles challenging $90 million I-70 reconstruction project in Zanesville, Ohio. Despite tight working conditions and access issues, Phase 2 progress on bridges and pavement reconstruction remains on track for completion by July 2025. ODOT engineer highlights milestones and challenges, including managing oversized loads and coordination with rail lines, while emphasizing long-term benefits for public safety and infrastructure maintenance. Project is set for full completion by October 2027....

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Jul 18, 2024

West Homewood, Alabama Anticipates New Mixed-Use Redevelopment

West Homewood sees development as Econo Lodge site transforms into mixed-use space with housing, restaurants, retail. $32.5 million project by Village Creek Development to be completed by 2025. Community involvement, support for creating vibrant space evident in project. Stone Building Company handling construction....

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Jul 16, 2024

Intel Makes Progress On Its $28B Ohio Facilities

Intel invests $28B in Ohio for 2 new factories, boosting local economy and technology sector. Project to create thousands of jobs, support education, and focus on sustainability. Significant progress made in site preparation and construction. Targeting 100% renewable energy by 2030....

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Jul 16, 2024

Kokosing, ODOT Collaborate On Downtown Ramp Up

Kokosing Construction is collaborating with ODOT on a $1.4 billion project to reconstruct Interstates 70/71 in downtown Columbus. The Downtown Ramp Up initiative aims to improve safety, reduce congestion, and reconnect neighborhoods with pedestrian-friendly structures. The project involves multiple phases and is expected to be completed by 2030....

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Jul 8, 2024

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....

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Jul 2, 2024

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....

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Jul 2, 2024

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....

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Jun 20, 2024

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....

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Jun 20, 2024

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....

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Jun 18, 2024

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....

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Jun 18, 2024

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....

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Jun 5, 2024

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....

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May 23, 2024

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....

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May 23, 2024

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....

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May 21, 2024

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....

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May 8, 2024

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....

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Apr 25, 2024

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....

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