Wyoming

Fri December 22, 2017

IMT Adds Two New Distributors to Serve Canada, Wyoming

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, is pleased to announce the addition of Transform Crane and Equipment and Power Equipment Company of Wyoming to its distributor network....

Cindy Riley - Wed December 20, 2017

Sheridan County YMCA Builds New $22M Aquatic Center

In Sheridan County, Wyo., construction crews are diving into a project that will serve area residents for years to come. Work is under way on a new YMCA aquatic center that should be completed by 2019....

Wed November 08, 2017

Wyoming Commission OKs $13.9M Contract to Rebuild State Road, Repave I-80

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded a $13.9 million contract to reconstruct 2 mi. of WYO 789 (North Federal Boulevard) in the west-central city of Riverton in Fremont County, to make upgrades on a state road that has not had a major rebuild in three decades....

Tue October 31, 2017

Construction Employment Increases in 250 Out of 358 Metro Areas Between August 2016, 2017

Construction employment increased in 250 out of 358 metro areas between September 2016 and September 2017, declined in 56 and stagnated in 52, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Oct....

Arno Rosenfeld - Tue October 24, 2017

State Capitol Renovation Proceeds With More Historic Discoveries

The Wyoming capitol's $300 million restoration project is on pace to be completed by 2019, and state workers could start moving into a completed portion of the complex by this spring, according to Suzanne Norton, project manager with the state's Construction Management Division....

Wed September 27, 2017

WTC Awards $30.3M in Highway Contracts in September

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will reconstruct 2 mi. of WYO 789 (North Federal Boulevard) in Riverton. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded S & S Builders LLC, of Gillette, a $13.9 million contract for the work at its meeting in September....

Wed September 13, 2017

Big-D Names Will Hopkins Veep of Jackson, Wyo., Office

Big-D Construction recently named Will Hopkins vice president of the Big-D office located in Jackson, Wyo. Hopkins' focus will include managing/developing new customer bases for Big-D's Signature Group, a division of the company that focuses on the construction of high-end residential and resort projects....

Lori Tobias - Fri September 01, 2017

WYDOT Redesigns Sheridan Interchange

Fifty odd years ago when the original Sheridan Interchange was built, it was a fine design for vehicles traveling 50 mph exiting and entering Sheridan, Wyo. Described as a “trumpet interchange,” it led vehicles traveling north in a complete circle when exiting into town....

Emily Buenzle - Mon August 21, 2017

U.S., State DOTs Talk Construction Logistics, Safety Ahead of Eclipse

In preparation for today's solar eclipse, U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao released a statement addressing safety guidelines for those who plan to view the once-in-a-lifetime event. Chao said, "I hope everyone will follow the safety guidelines on how to view the eclipse without harming your eyes....

Chuck Harvey - Wed August 02, 2017

$105M Project Expands University of Wyoming

Walls are going up on a $105 million, 100,000-sq.-ft. Engineering Education and Research Building at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo. It is the largest construction project in the university's history....