Jeff Yoders

Chicago Transit Authority Red/Purple Straddle Bent

Digging Deeper | Transit

Chicago Transit Untangles a Traffic Knot

June 28, 2021

The largest project in Chicago Transit Authority history brings a modern aesthetic to the north side and creates a bridge over a traffic choke point that's frustrated riders for decades.

ENR 2021 Midwest Contractor of the Year

Clayco Leads, Delivers for Demanding Clients

Contractor of the year assisted CDC and helped keep construction going safely during the pandemic

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Jeff Yoders

June 28, 2021

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The top contractor in the Midwest by revenue led the industry during the pandemic.

Technology

Procore Releases New Preconstruction and BIM Tools, Offers Lowe's Discount

Closer integration of acquisitions such as Esticom included in new features

Jeff Yoders

June 11, 2021

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Firm has added the first new features for its cloud-based construction management software platform since its initial public offering in May.

COVID-19 and Construction

US Labor Dept. Releases OSHA Temporary COVID-19 Standard for Health Care Workers

Industry-specific standard evolved out of process for creating a broad standard for all industries

Jeff Yoders

June 10, 2021

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OSHA releases emergency temporary standard for health care workers June 10, after it initially sought to create a broader standard that included more industries, including construction.

Equipment

Police Recover $6,000 Welder Brazenly Stolen From I-74 Work Site in Iowa

Iowa couple face felony theft charges after police arrest for stealing equipment at Helm Group jobsite

Jeff Yoders

June 7, 2021

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$6,000 welder stolen from Bettendorf, Iowa, work site by couple looking for scrap.

COVID-19 and Construction

EEOC: Employers Can Make COVID-19 Vaccination a Job Requirement

New guidance says such mandates, with some exemptions, won't violate federal laws

Jeff Yoders

June 1, 2021

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Federal agency now says industry firms can require the shot for jobsites and other workplaces, if health and religious exemptions are allowed.

Safety

AGC Survey: 60% of Highway Contractors Report Job Site Vehicle Crashes

Findings indicate that distracted and higher-speed driving appear to rise during the pandemic

Jeff Yoders

May 28, 2021

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About 30% of firms report crashes happened five or more times during the past 12 months, said AGC chief economist Ken Simonson, with 3% reporting one fatality and 1% reporting two.

Top Contractors

Punching Against the Pandemic, Clayco is ENR Midwest's 2021 Contractor of the Year

Design-builder took industry leadership position to keep construction open, fought for vaccines

Jeff Yoders

May 26, 2021

Clayco again tops ENR Midwest's prelminary list of Top Contractors and led in many ways during the pandemic.

Construction

Still Time to be Recognized Among the Midwest's Top Contractors

Get your survey in for Midwest Top Contractors in by May 28

Jeff Yoders

May 25, 2021

ENR Midwest has extended its Midwest Top Contractors deadline and the preliminary list of firms shows a strong business year despite the challenges of COVID-19.