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August 16 2025 Vol. XXXI • No. 17
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Iowa DOT Responds to Growth in Des Moines
Utility Tractors are Efficient, Durable Assets On Work Sites...12
NDOT Crews Demolish Columbus Loup River Bridge Sections...30
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In the rapidly growing west end of Des CEG CORRESPONDENT Moines, a $94 million, three-phase construction project is expected to increase traffic flow and increase safety. The By Lori Tobias
Caterpillar, Luck Stone Celebrate Autonomous Hauling Milestone...38
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Attachments Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-37 Table of & Contents . . . . . . .. . .. . ... .. .. ... . .. . .. .. .44-57 . . .4 Aggregate Recycling Section NEW! Concrete News Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-63 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-71 Attachments Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-37 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-81 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . Section . . . . . . . . . .. .. ... . ... .44-57 . . . . .82 Aggregate & Recycling
NEW! Concrete News Section . . . . . . .61-63 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . .67-71 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-81 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is adding another diverging diamond interchange to a rapidly growing list of updated interchanges in the state, expected to number seven in the upcoming years.
Work on the first phase of the project on Hickman Road at the interchanges of Interstates 80 and 35 began in October 2024. Crews of see IOWA page 60
Reaping Big Beautiful Business Success How Construction Companies Can Make the Most of New Tax Laws Construction contractors have a lot to think about now that President Trump has signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The legislation contains provisions that will affect business planning and operations well into the future, say financial advisors. More than one urged contractors to quickly match strategies and operations with the legislation for a solid future. “The OBBBA offers significant planning opportunities for construction firms,” accounting firm Kittell Branegan and Sargent (KBS) blogged. see BILL page 66
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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s provisions have an impact on construction businesses. Planning for a solid financial future based on these changes should begin now.