Office of Gov. Kevin Stitt - Wed January 30, 2019
Gov. Kevin Stitt Announces Secretary of Transportation
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced on Jan. 18 the appointment of Tim Gatz as Secretary of Transportation, a cabinet positions that require Senate confirmation. "This cabinet is about developing a team of Oklahomans who are ready to do things differently in state government and pursue bold ideas that can make Oklahoma a Top Ten state," said Stitt....
Kirby-Smith Machinery - Wed January 16, 2019
Ownership Change Brings New Direction for Oklahoma City Contracting Firm
Carrying on an organization's legacy offers a challenge for any subsequent owner, especially when the company has a solid reputation for delivering projects on time and on budget. Seven years ago, Cody Hill decided to tackle that task when he became part-owner of Chambers Excavating & Construction....
Kirby-Smith Machinery - Tue January 15, 2019
Kirby-Smith Machinery Opens New Branch
Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc.'s newest facility in McAlester, Okla., is open for business. The McAlester office will provide new and existing customers in southeastern Oklahoma with a customer-focused dealership experience, including new and used equipment inventory for sale and rent, one of the largest and most efficient parts inventories in the region, and reliable service in the shop and field, according to the company — all at the local level....
Oklahoma Department of Transportation - Tue December 18, 2018
OTC Awards $105M Contract — Largest in State History
Motorists should begin preparing their Off Broadway alternate routes before the next phase of the I-235/U.S.-77 corridor widening and reconstruction at the I-44 interchange in spring 2019. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission awarded an up to $105 million contract to Allen Contracting Inc....
Associated Press - Wed December 05, 2018
Commission OKs $105M Contract for City's Highway Work
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission has awarded a $105 million contract to expand the interchange between interstates 235 and 44 in Oklahoma City, which transportation officials say will help end bottlenecking on the two highways that each serve nearly 100,000 motorists daily....
Oklahoma Department of Transportation - Wed December 05, 2018
OTC Awards Willis Bridge Contract
A $43 million contract to replace a mile-long, 58-year-old bridge over Lake Texoma that links Oklahoma and Texas was awarded by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission. Jensen Construction Co. of Sand Springs was the lowest of eight bidders for the job at $43 million....
Associated Press - Wed November 07, 2018
Building to Resume on Oklahoma American Indian Museum
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Construction is expected to resume in January on the long-delayed American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City. Blake Wade, CEO of the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority that is building the museum, told The Oklahoman that the fund to finish construction has $50 million....
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers - Thu October 25, 2018
Kruse Energy Set for Big Two-Day Auction
Following up on its strong Odessa, Texas, auction earlier this month, Kruse Energy Auctioneers is back with a two-day auction on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in Oklahoma City, Okla. More than 2,000 items will be sold in the auction for dozens of owners, including assets for BJ Services and Atlas Drilling....
Oklahoma Department of Transportation - Wed October 10, 2018
Oklahoma Awards $78M in Construction Contracts
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's meeting Oct. 1, include an update on the Driving Oklahoma Working Group's involvement with autonomous vehicles, federal grants to regional transit agencies, a county bridge ribbon cutting and an update on federal funding....
Omni Hotels & Resorts - Wed October 10, 2018
Omni Breaks Ground on $241M Convention Center Hotel
Omni Hotels and Resorts announced on Oct. 1 the start of construction on the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, a 605-guest room convention center hotel set to open in early 2021. Executives of Omni broke ground alongside Mayor David Holt, Cathy O'Connor, president and CEO of The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, and Mike Carrier, president of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau....
