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Kim Pang Cedar Crossing construction tour 1

Inside Cedar Crossing: Latest construction photos and updated renderings

On course. On time. On target. That was the message Thursday afternoon, Nov. 20, as the developers of the Cedar Crossing casino in northwest Cedar Rapids provided a construction update for members of the media. Kim Pang, vice president of…

New Health Sciences Academic Building breaks ground in Iowa City

The University of Iowa recently broke ground on its Health Sciences Academic Building, a 263,000-square-foot,…

University of Iowa president Barbara J. Wilson, members of the Board of Regents and guest speakers pose during the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Health Sciences Academic Building.

Construction job openings unchanged as housing market slows

The construction labor market saw little change for job openings in June as open, unfilled…

Construction jobs

Builders urge Congress to ease housing affordability crisis

More than 700 builders, remodelers and associates engaged in all facets of residential construction marched…

AIA Iowa: billings index reflects weakness in business conditions

Architecture firms reported a modest decrease in April billings and a slight increase in future…

AIA Iowa awards celebration

Women’s help wanted in construction jobs

Natalie Bell was thinking about a career in art after college when a welding class…

Women in construction

NAHB: Over half of home’s sales price goes to construction costs

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest Cost of Construction Survey revealed 60.8% of…

UIHC invite bids for expanded burn treatment center

University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) is seeking request for qualifications from architecture design firms…

Lynn Glass, RN, BSN, is a burn center outpatient clinic employee. CREDIT UIHC

Iowa DOT to hold public meeting on I-380 changes, impact on Corridor

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on a widening project and…

Iowa DOT

Construction of new Mercy skywalk begins over Eighth Avenue SE

As work continues on the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

Soft opening for new Marion Public Library set on or before Nov. 15

After numerous construction delays, the new Marion Public Library is now set to open to…

Marion library exterior

Kinzler Construction Services acquires Comfort Solutions

Kinzler Construction Services, an employee-owned construction subcontractor in Cedar Rapids, acquired Marion-based Comfort Solutions, a…

A Kinzler Construction Services employee-owner installs spray foam insulation at a commercial new-construction project. Spray foam can be used to fill gaps and stop air leaks in many areas of both new and existing homes or buildings.

Iowa City High School receives donated trailer for vocational trade program

The Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS (ICAAR) donated a trailer to hold construction supplies…

The Iowa City Association of Realtors donated a trailer for Iowa City High School's vocational trade program.

Robins Landing construction set to begin soon

More than a year in the making, construction of the expansive Robins Landing mixed-use development…

Robins Landing layout

New McDonald’s coming to former bank site along First Avenue near Lindale Mall

Construction is under way on a new McDonald’s restaurant at the former site of a…

Construction work continues for a new McDonald's restaurant at 4520 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Residential building worker wages continue to rise

Compared to a year ago, average hourly earnings for residential building workers continue to rise,…