Wed January 03, 2018
CDOT, CEO Team Up to Offer Fresh Start for People on Parole
Individuals on probation or recently released on parole are receiving a second chance to rebuild their lives, due to a new pilot program. CDOT, the Colorado Department of Corrections and the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) have hired a number of people with criminal records to work on its bridge structures, clear graffiti, and trim or remove unwanted vegetation....
Wed January 03, 2018
Alaska Approves Expansion Plan for Point Thomson Gas Field
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) The state has approved ExxonMobil's plan to expand a gas field in far northern Alaska, ending months of negotiations after a previous plan was rejected. Gov. Bill Walker's administration gave approval on Dec....
Wed January 03, 2018
J. Stout Auctions Conducts Record-Setting Sale in Oregon
J. Stout Auctions is growing at a rapid pace, holding its largest auction to date on Dec. 13, 2017. A record-setting number of live and online bidders representing 11 countries and 43 states participated in the multi-million-dollar heavy equipment, commercial truck and government surplus fleet auction....
Wed January 03, 2018
Railroad Names Clark Hopp New COO
The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has named Clark Hopp, vice president of engineering, as chief operating officer (COO), effective Jan. 1, 2018, when current COO Doug Engebretson retires. The COO oversees rail transportation, engineering, mechanical, safety and grant administration functions....
Wed January 03, 2018
Young Receives Hard Hat Award
The Hard Hat Award is AGC of Alaska's most prestigious award, according to the organization. It was established by the chapter to recognize an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the Alaska construction industry....
Wed January 03, 2018
Oklahoma Freight Plan Receives Federal Approval
Freight movement is vitally important to Oklahoma's and the nation's economy. More than 800 million tons of freight with an estimated value of $1.3 billion are transported in Oklahoma annually by truck, rail and waterway....
Cindy Riley - Wed January 03, 2018
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....
Tue January 02, 2018
WaterWalk Breaks Ground in Richardson, Texas
WaterWalk, Jack DeBoer's fifth national brand, announced the groundbreaking of its third property at 2210 North Glenville Drive in Richardson, Texas. This is the second WaterWalk franchise property sponsored by MBC Partners who opened their first WaterWalk franchise property in Centennial, Colo., in September of this year....
Tue January 02, 2018
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Howard College-San Angelo Construction Trades Program
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Howard College-San Angelo Construction Trades Center of Excellence was held on Oct. 5, 2017. Over the past 18 months, Michael Biggerstaff, past president of the Home Builders Association of San Angelo and chairman of the Texas Builders Foundation, and the Home Builders Association of San Angelo in partnership with the Texas Builders Foundation have worked with community leaders in San Angelo to raise more than $600,000 for the new center which is now fully funded....
Tue January 02, 2018
Officials Mark Rail Rehabilitation Projects
Texas Transportation Commissioner Tryon Lewis and State Rep. Drew Darby led a gathering of county, state and transportation officials in a rail spike-driving event today to commemorate federally-funded projects to rebuild 90.8 mi....
