Two Shades of Green
Ireland boasts of its 40 shades of green.
Publication Date: JUN 2008
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Wisconsin's Richard Smith is named Engineer of the Year
Richard Smith, president and owner of Brookfield, Wis.-based engineering firm R.A. Smith National recently received the 2007 Engineer of the Year Award from Engineers & Scientists of
Publication Date: JUN 2008
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$183M Learning-Center Development Planned
A $183 million learning-center development plan announced for the Chicago area
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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60-Story Structure
300 N. LaSalle Office Embraces Chicago River
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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AIA Illinois John Wellborn Root Award
Mark Ladd has received the AIA Illinois John Wellborn Root Award. He is managing director of Chicago-based Millennium Development Group LLC.
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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AIA Indiana Names Board
The AIA Indiana has named the executive committee of its board of directors.
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Absenteeism, Turnover
Contractors Working Overtime To Control Problems, Cut Costs
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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American Institute of Architects
AIA Chicago appoints president
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Aqua Nears Selling Out
Though far from an expected 2009 completion, the Aqua condominium tower is reportedly nearing sellout.
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Arborteum Project
Mixed Uses Intersect in Northwest Suburbs
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Avoid Blues about Building Color
Color plays a prominent part in the name of the Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower. It was also foremost in the minds of the architects involved in the
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Bovis Lend Lease Inc.
Major promotions also announced at Mortenson, Bovis and others
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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CCI Partners with Cities for Sustainability
Founded in 2006, the Clinton Climate Initiative uses a business-oriented approach to fight climate change and has formed several new partnerships to improve the energy efficiency of
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Clyde Baker Gets OPAL Awards
Clyde Baker Jr., senior vice president and senior principal engineer at Vernon Hills-based STS Consultants Ltd., an AECOM company, has received an honor for lifetime achievement.
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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DLZ
Peter Dombrowski was named manager of the Structural Department in the Arlington Heights office of Columbus, Ohio-based DLZ. He was previously project engineer with Chicago-based Samartano &
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Engineers' Week Held
Events held in Chicago, suburbs and nationwide
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Hawking Chicago
Retail Building Outpacing Construction Overall
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Illinoisan Named New Face of Engineering
An Illinoisan was recognized for achievement as a young civil engineer during the recent National Engineers Week, Alicia Hermann.
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Insight from Above
Owner Ideas Can Spur Contractors, Designers
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc.
Tom Gruman was named safety director of Janesville-based J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc. He was previously safety director and equipment manager of Waukesha-based Gruman Construction Inc. Cullen
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Kwame Building Group
David Sampl was promoted to vice president of the Financial Services Group of St. Louis-based Kwame Building Group. He was previously the group's project director. Kwame is
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Midwest Architecture Billings Show Decrease
Signaling a weakening economy, the Architecture Billings Index dropped nationwide precipitously in January, and the Midwest index showed a decrease in billings.
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Mortenson Construction
Major promotions also announced at Mortenson, Bovis and others
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Multiple Award Banquets Planned
Other events scheduled include a construction health hazards workshop, masonry exposition and intelligent building design confab
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Opus North Corp.
Daniel Queenan was advanced to executive vice president in Chicago of Minneapolis-based Opus North Corp. He was previously vice president and general manager of real estate and
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Out-of-State Location for Arbitration Survives Statute
Some contracts have clauses that allow for arbitration outside a state where a project is located. But what happens if there is a state statute voiding an out-of-state provision for arbitration? A recent case in Indiana illustrates the issue. A
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Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Retail Push
A Big Deal for Contractors
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Suit Alleges CG Schmidt Engaged in Retaliation
Contractors in the Midwest are defending a round of employment charges brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which says that a discriminatory pattern is forming
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Sustainability Awards Get Submissions from 90 Countries
Worldwide sustainability competition attracts strong interest
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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The Green Payback
Companies Reap Cost Savings While Helping Environment
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Tweet/Garot Mechanical Inc.
Tweet/Garot Mechanical Inc. of Green Bay has announced the promotions of Michael Sturdivant to executive vice president and Raymond Withbroe to chief operating officer. Previously, Sturdivant was
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Vertical Extension
33-Story Blue Cross Tower Sprouting 24 More Floors
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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Wight Advances 10
Wight & Co. of Darien has announced the promotions of Patrick Cermak to president and chief operating officer, Jack Hayes to vice president of strategic planning and
Publication Date: MAY 2008
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'Model' Park Planned For Central Illinois
The Springfield (Ill.) Park District has announced plans for the 80-acre Edwin Watts Southwind Park, including the goal of making it a model for park districts nationwide.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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2-Building Assisted Living Facility Planned for Suburban Romeoville
Plans were recently announced for the Midwest Senior Living in southwest suburban Romeoville, a two-building, 348-unit complex is situated on a 29-acre site.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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2008 Contractor of the Year: Turner-ing Corner On Complexity
Turner Construction Co. is a contractor that gets a lot of calls when complexity, intricacy and difficulty are involved in a project. The firm has played a role in the construction industry in Chicago for more than 80 years and in Indiana for mo
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Publication Date: APR 2008
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54-Story Apartment Starts in Chicago
A 54-story apartment tower starts in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood
Publication Date: APR 2008
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A Green Turner
Turner Construction Co. is pursuing several sustainable initiatives in Chicago.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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A Primer on Planning During Sub-Prime Crisis
There are worrisome signs in the economy in part because of the sub-prime crisis. How will this affect commercial construction and what should contractors be doing? Leonard Toenjes suggests collecting as much data as possible internally and exte
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Publication Date: APR 2008
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Acoustics Seminar Planned
Other events to be held on bridges, subcontractor awards and Eero Saarinen
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Ahern Fire Protection
Ahern Fire Protection of Fond du Lac has announced the promotions of Doug Lackey to vice president of the Special Hazards Department and John Schotz to vice
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Architectural Preservation Topic of Chicago Exhibition
A free exhibition on architectural preservation is open through May 9 at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave., "Do We Dare Squander Chicago's Great Architectural
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Best of 2007 Award Winners Get Honors
Ten teams received high honors in the Midwest Construction Best of 2007 awards event in December
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Boller Construction Co.
David Grindley was named project manager of Waukegan-based Boller Construction Co. He was previously field superintendent. Boller is a contractor.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Booth Hansen advances seven
Booth Hansen of Chicago has announced seven were advanced to associate principal status: Joseph King, Joe Sperti, Linda Stephens, Todd Stevens, Aurelien Tsemo, Andy Weber and Laurie
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Byrne & Jones Construction
Matthew Groves was named project manager/estimator of St. Louis-based Byrne & Jones Construction. He previously was project manager with St. Louis University. Byrne & Jones is an
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Cement Consumption To Grow 43% by 2030
Cement consumption is expected to nearly double by 2030 as U.S. population grows
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Clayco enhances ownership team
Clayco Inc. of St. Louis has announced Russ Burns was named president serves on the company's board of directors. He was previously interim president. Four long-time employers
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Construction Industry Viewpoint: Green Building is 'Good'
Construction industry stakeholders are increasingly recognizing green building capabilities as "good" and being a necessary part of a firm's best practices, a report finds.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Demolished Army Housing Tested for Concrete Lead Content
A study conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has found that there is no environmental or health risk to workers involved in the crushing and
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Efforts Showcase How More Girls and Women Can Gain From and Contribute To Engineering
Even after decades of effort to increase the number of women in construction industry firms, advocates still lament lack of progress despite often higher math and science
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Erdman names physician to lead planning
Dr. Allen Kemp was named chief medical officer of Madison, Wis.-based Marshall Erdman & Associates and will lead planning. He previously served in various capacities with Dean
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Faithful & Gould
Ines Tiu was named business development/marketing coordinator for higher education in Chicago of London-based Faithful & Gould. She was previously marketing coordinator with Chicago-based W.E. O'Neil Construction
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Faithful & Gould
Kristea Janas was advanced to business development/marketing manager in Chicago of London-based Faithful & Gould. She was previously marketing coordinator. Faithful and Gould provides commercial construction services.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Gilbane Building Co.
Julie Machata was named manager of business development in Milwaukee of Providence, R.I.-based Gilbane Building Co. She was previously marketing manager. Gilbane is a contractor.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Gilbane Building Co.
Deanna Ding was named marketing manager in Milwaukee of Providence, R.I.-based Gilbane Building Co. She was previously marketing director of Davis & Kuelthau S.C. in Milwaukee. Gilbane
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Hanson Professional Services
Lien Bui was named civil engineer of Springfield, Ill.-based Hanson Professional Services. She was previously drainage engineer for Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. in Rosemont. Hanson provides
Publication Date: APR 2008
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How the survey was conducted:
Midwest Construction's Top Contractor Survey was developed to identify the general contractors and construction managers doing the most work in Illinois, Indiana Eastern Missouri and Wisconsin. We
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Howard Leight's new Clarity
Howard Leight's new Clarity® multiple-use earplugs improve worker safety and communication by blocking hazardous noise while allowing voice and signal frequencies to be heard more naturally. This
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Indiana DOT Begins Engineer Scholarship Program
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the creation of the INDOT Engineer Scholarship Program to keep talented engineers in the state.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Indiana Sustainability Effort Launched
The INdiana Sustainability Alliance, a network in the Hoosier state focused on sustainability issues, has announced its formation.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Landscape Architects Issue Climate-Change Policies
The Washington, D.C.-based American Society of Landscape Architects has released a series of strategic policy recommendations on climate change to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate global warming:
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Lawrence, Austin Tao Announce Merger
Two St. Louis design firms have announced a merger, Lawrence Group and Austin Tao & Associates.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Madison Metro Report
Big Ideas in Education Construction
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Missouri College to Get Science Facility
Ground was broken on a $15.4 million project for East Central College in Union, Mo., about 20 mi southwest of St. Louis.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Murphy Co.
Rodger Dorrah, senior HVAC designer with St. Louis-based Murphy Co., has received the Healthcare Facility Design Professional certification from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Mustang Manufacturing Co.
Mustang Manufacturing Co. is introducing a new zero-tail-swing compact excavator model to its selection of twelve compact excavators - the model 2803ZT. The machine offers unmatched stability,
Publication Date: APR 2008
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OKW Architects
OKW Architects of Chicago has announced the additions of Gregory Sengstock as senior associate; Juan Antonio Castillo and Nicole Rogers as architects; and Peri Yue Peng as
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Obata Honored for Lifetime Achievement
Gyo Obata, founding partner of St. Louis-based HOK, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. Louis Arts and Education Council. He was recognized for dedicating
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Pittsfield to House Student Residences
The landmark Pittsfield Center in Chicago is being redeveloped for $50 million and to be used as residences for students of downtown universities.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Portland Cement Association
Lawrence Novak was named manager of buildings and special structures for the Skokie-based Portland Cement Association. He was previously associate partner of Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Reportedly Involves Largest Number of LEED-Platinum Buildings
Three design firms will participate in Education City, a 2,500-acre campus in the Middle East's Qatar
Publication Date: APR 2008
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STS Consultants
Nicole Onesti was named proposal coordinator in Green Bay of Vernon Hills-based STS Consultants. She was previously proposal coordinator of Human Dental. STS provides site planning, design
Publication Date: APR 2008
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School Work in Session
4 Madison Projects Mimic Unique Needs of Students
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Schoolkids Share in Louisiana Infrastructure Construction
As Louisiana builds its roads, rails and bridges, including those damaged in 2005 by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, it is inviting children to watch. The new public-awareness
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Seeking Remedies to False Representations
Sometimes false representations might be made by a party under a construction contract. What remedies does the nonbreaching party have for the false representations? More important, might a contract clause limit those remedies even for intention
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Publication Date: APR 2008
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Smith & Associates Inc.
Ryan Van Camp, project engineer with Appleton-based R.A. Smith & Associates Inc., was named Certified Professional in Erosion and Sedimentation Control by the Soil and Water Conservation
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Smith Named President of Missouri AGC
Doug Smith was recently named president of the Associated General Contractors of Missouri in Jefferson City. He is replacing the retiring Duane Kraft.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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TOP 10 MASTER-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/SITE INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTORS
TOP 10 MASTER-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/SITE INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTORS
Publication Date: APR 2008
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TOP 104 ILLINOIS CONTRACTORS
TOP 104 ILLINOIS CONTRACTORS
Publication Date: APR 2008
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