Chicago to Borrow $830M for Work on Roads, Sidewalks and Bridges

Chicago City Council has approved a plan to borrow $830 million for repairs and upgrades to the city's transportation infrastructure.

Advanced Concrete Finishing : Key to Durable Urban Infrastructure

Good concrete finishing isn’t only for appearance—it helps create long-lasting surfaces. It’s what you will find in buildings, roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Without the right finishing, concrete can develop cracks or deteriorate over time. The finishing process is what really enhances the strength and lifespan of concrete structures. It also helps them to endure heavy […] <p>The post Advanced Concrete Finishing : Key to Durable Urban Infrastructure first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

The Walker School Building

Standing in front of the Walker School Building in Walker, Missouri (now home to Northeast Vernon County High School or NEVC), the marks of time and use are clearly written on its face and the surrounding town.  However, these marks of wear are pushed into the background by a constant flow of youthful energy–with sidewalks, […]

Vault Lights for Sale: Shedding Light on Underground Spaces

Discover a world beneath the surface with our vault lights for sale. Illuminate underground spaces and uncover hidden beauty. Are you familiar with the small glass tiles set into sidewalks, streets, or other surfaces to allow natural light to filter into underground spaces? These are called vault lights and have a rich history that dates […] The post Vault Lights for Sale: Shedding Light on Underground Spaces first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Kwame Building Group completes construction on new $3.1 million segment of St. Vincent Greenway

ST. LOUIS, MO – Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has completed construction of a $3.1 million, 0.53-mile segment of Great Rivers Greenway’s St. Vincent Greenway, from Trojan Park to Robert L. Powell Place in Wellston, MO. Work included demolishing existing sidewalks along the route and replacing them with a 10-foot-wide, multi-use paved path. A small pocket park, […]