West Virginia Winds Down $47M Road Widening Project

Kokosing Construction Co. is putting the finishing touches on the nearly $47-million Jefferson Road Widening Project in South Charleston, W. Va. Along with widening the 1.7-mile corridor to five lanes, the project for the West Virginia Dept. of Transportation included construction of a new roundabout and 770-ft-long overpass across the Kanawha Turnpike, eliminating a congested […]

Your browser is not supported

Your browser is not supported | freep.com freep.com wants to ensure the best experience for all of our readers, so we built our site to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. Please download one of these browsers for the best experience on […]

Illinois pre-apprenticeship programs boost tradesworker diversity

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Pre-apprenticeship initiatives were critical pathways into skilled trade careers across Illinois in recent years, helping to address ongoing labor shortages in the construction industry. That’s according to a recently released study by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute. […]