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Say Hello To The Real Information Highway

Construction Equipment

Kansas City based Integrated Roadway s is developing smart pavement technology that will serve as a platform (both concrete and digital) for Wi-Fi and other telematics purposes for modern vehicles and future mobility services.

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A Texas Empty Nester Home and Studio With Room for Family, Too

Pro Builder

Early design studies indicated we could create a raised front porch using what is essentially a concrete foundation with stem walls. Bricks salvaged from old buildings in Kansas City, Kan., clad the screened dining and living areas overlooking the courtyard.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The company, which recently acquired concrete pump giant Putzmeister, has already partnered with Custom Truck and Equipment of Kansas City, Missouri; Imperial Crane Services of Bridgeview, Illinois and Four Seasons Equipment of Houston, Texas. ton SY215 excavator was assembled in February.

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Curt Horstmann won’t sit still

The Korte Company

Blame it on his parents — especially his dad, Vince, who owned Highland Ready Mix and supplied concrete for many of Ralph Korte’s early jobs. He’s worked everywhere from Kansas City to Rhode Island and even Hawaii. I’d rather be working with my hands, which is still the case.” Paul Church.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

70% of building materials are regional or Joplin-specific: roofing, concrete block, lighting fixtures, etc. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City. A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR BUSINESS.

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A guide to warehouse construction costs

The Korte Company

Let’s say you’re planning to build a 30,000-square-foot warehouse in Kansas City at a median cost index. Most warehouses are either built using concrete Tilt-Up or pre-engineered metal construction. The value of an experienced estimator. There are many easy-to-use construction cost estimating tools available at your fingertips.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

20-acre reinforced concrete lay-down yard. Nine miles of rail, able to accommodate up to 250 railcars with rail served by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. One of the biggest improvements to this port was the construction of a $10 million pre-stressed concrete bridge girder and pile facility.

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