Brad Broberg - Wed October 25, 2017
University of Northern Colorado Transforms Parking Lot Into $73M Campus Commons
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is transforming a former parking lot into a new nexus for students, visitors and the arts that brims with high-performance features. Construction began in October 2016 on the university's Campus Commons, a 109,000 sq.-ft....
Fri October 13, 2017
OSHA's Latest Education and Training Alliance to Focus on Colorado Construction Workers
OSHA and the Western Colorado Contractors Association (WCCA) have signed an alliance to provide the western Colorado's construction industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources....
Wed October 11, 2017
Midwest Energy Association's National Gas Rodeo Announces 2017 Winners
The 2017 National Gas Rodeo, held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Denver, Colo., and sponsored by Case Construction Equipment, announced the winners for the two- and four-person team events. Organized by the Midwest Energy Association, the National Gas Rodeo draws teams from utility companies across the United States, and has grown to include 54 teams (29 two-person teams and 25 four-person teams) and more than 320 spectators attending the event....
Wed October 11, 2017
Colorado, Idaho Projects Win ATA's 'Best in Nation'
A multimodal project in Colorado that installed advanced technology to speed emergency responses and added new travel options including a commuter bikeway — along with a project in Idaho that removed the last of 18 dangerous intersections — were honored as the top winners in the 2017 America's Transportation Awards competition....
Mon October 09, 2017
FHWA Awards More than $15M to States Exploring New Ways to Pay for Highways
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Oct. 6, $15.5 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) grants to six states that are exploring new ways to fund highway and bridge projects....
Thu October 05, 2017
Trimble Begins Construction on Colorado Campus Expansion
Trimble announced Oct. 5, that it has begun construction on a second building in Westminster, Colo. With the capacity to accommodate over 1,100 workers, the Westminster campus will be Trimble's largest employment center and will continue to serve as a central business hub for several of Trimble's core market segments including agriculture, construction and geospatial....
Wed September 27, 2017
New Generation Projects... Xcel Energy, Other Groups Unveil Colorado Energy Plan
Xcel Energy filed a stipulation with a broad coalition of 14 diverse groups, asking the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to approve a process that could lead to $2.5 billion in clean energy investments in rural Colorado, if there is no additional cost to the company's electricity customers....
Tue September 26, 2017
Colorado's Pitch to Build Hyperloop Would Cost $24B
Colorado's dream of a futuristic transportation system that would move passengers and freight at speeds of nearly 700 mph using a pod and tube system is estimated to cost about $24 billion to build....
Wed September 20, 2017
Atlas Copco Appoints Three New Vice Presidents/Business Line Managers
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment North America has appointed three vice presidents/business line managers serving the U.S. and Canada: Rob Johnston, Air & Tools; Jim O'Brien, Power Generation, Pumps and Lighting; and Massimo Caiazza, Aftermarket....
Emily Buenzle - Thu September 14, 2017
Community College Offers Free Construction Skills Training to Colorado Students
Southwest Colorado Community College will host a free Construction Skills Training course from Sept. 18 to Oct. 6. The course, which will be funded by the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, will include:OSHA 10-hour construction trainingconstruction math and measurementworkplace and communication skillsan introduction to using hand tools and power toolsan overview of blueprint reading, andthe option for students to receive certification in CPR and CDOT flagging....
