This Month's Magazine | Midwest Construction

August/September 2010

2010 Top Specialty Contractors

A number of strategies, including conservative management, diversification and boosting efficiency, are helping specialty contractors contend with a rugged market.

Features

Illinois Report
Engineering Marvel
New Ship in an Old Bottle

News

Building

First Phase of Midland, Mich., Plant Begins Construction
Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 Breaks Ground on $15 million Headquarters
Construction Team Completes $45 Million, 84-Bed Patient Wing at Alton Memorial Hospital
SMACNA Chicago Trade Show Focuses on Cutting-Edge Technology
Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh Dedicates New Campus
Paric/Ruscilli Completes Stratford at Kenwood Continuing Care Retirement Community
Railton Residence Historic Renovation Named One of St. Louis’ ‘Most Enhanced’
Holland Construction Building Addition to ROHO Facility
Tremco Headquarters Undergoes Comprehensive Green Renovation
Alberici Builds New Soybean Seed Production Facility
Ryan Cos. U.S. Inc. Develops, Builds Newest Suburban Class A Office Buildings in Illinois

Design SEAOI Announces Winners of 2010 Excellence in Structural Engineering Competition
Kwame Projects Receive Regional Excellence Awards
Flad Architects to Design New Simulation Center for UW Health
Burnham Pavilion Wins National Architecture
HOK Completes Health & Sciences Center at College of DuPage
Top Copper Projects Awarded For Architectural Features
Hubble Middle School Becomes Vertegy’s Fifth LEED Certified School Project
HOK’s Chicago Office Recognized With Award for Environmental Leadership

Infrastructure Unions, Owners Reach Deal to End Chicago Strike
Boldt to Construct Wisconsin Coal Conversion Project
New Unit of Byrne & Jones Targets Soil Stabilization Jobs
National Student Steel Bridge Competition Spotlights Future Structural Engineers
R.A. Smith National Provides Site, Highway Improvement Design for Kenosha Gateway
Clark Dietz Assists Madison With Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
CDA Presents at Infrastructure Finance Conference

News Briefs Equipment Rental Industry Forecast Indicates Signs of Improvement
Schwing America Successfully Exits Chapter 11
Structural Engineers Install New Officers
Wisconsin Non-Profits Benefit from Commitment to Community
Midwest Contractor Donates $1.6 Million Building for Seniors
Tri-North Builders Announces New Division
Faith Technologies Raises Nearly $6,000 for Foodbank
Case Supports Military Families, Veterans With Concert
MartinRiley a Certified Green City Business
IMT Diamond Authority Distributor Opens New Facility
Alfred Benesch & Co., HWS Consulting Group Merge
SRS Acquisition Corp. Announces Expansion to North Chicago

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