Construction


KU Selects Turner Construction as Lead on Gateway Project

Posted August 8, 2023 The University of Kansas has announced Turner Construction as the selection for the construction manager in the Gateway Project and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. In a release published Monday, KU cited Turner as the No.… more

WSU/KU Wichita Biomedical Campus Approved

Posted August 1, 2023 The Wichita City Council approved a plan Tuesday to move forward on the development of a 471,000-square-foot health sciences center in the heart of downtown Wichita located between Wichita State University and the University of Kansas.… more

Two Restaurants Sign On For Lenexa City Center’s Restaurant Row

Posted August 1, 2023 Commercial real estate firm Copaken Brooks announced it will break ground on the anticipated Restaurant Row at Lenexa City Center in the fall of next year with the first phase of its development including two restaurant… more

Overland Park City Council to Vote on Two Major Developments Next Week

Posted August 1, 2023 The Overland Park City Council will consider two development projects consisting of apartments. multi-family living and commercial and event spaces at their next meeting on August 7. Both projects, the Metcalf Village and Schlagel Farms were… more

Demolition Begins For Former KC Hospital

Posted July 26, 2023 The former and vacant Trinity Lutheran Hospital property is now being demolished and will be leveled by the end of the year, according to Northpoint Development. Demolition began Monday. The site is being demolished for the… more

Building Costs Increase for Q2, Turner Construction Says

Posted July 25, 2023 Kansas City-based Turner Construction announced the company’s building costs have increased, sighting a lack of labor in numerous markets as a leading cause. The construction company stated the Second Quarter 2023 Turner Building Cost Index—which measures… more

Panasonic Partners With UK Battery Supplier For Advanced Materials

Posted July 25, 2023 Panasonic and United Kingdom-based Nexeon entered into an agreement in that Nexeon will supply the De Soto battery plant with a special material used in developing electric vehicles (EV), the companies announced Monday The special material… more

Panasonic Plant Could Affect Your Electric Bill Rates

Posted July 25, 2023 The energy needed for the Panasonic plant in De Soto, Kansas could lead to Evergy increasing its rates on Kansas residents. Evergy said Kansas customers could be the ones paying the price for infrastructure upgrades to… more

Chiefs Juggle Stadium Renovations, Royals’ Decision and World Cup Prep

Posted July 25, 2023 The Kansas City Chiefs will have a lot on their plate in the coming years as the franchise organizers dance between Arrowhead renovations, the Royals vote on a new stadium and the World Cup. When asked… more

18 Mega Watt Data Center Developing in KC Northland

Posted July 21, 2023 Edged Energy is developing a new 18 megawatt data center in Kansas City’s Northland with Burns & McDonnell leading construction. The data center will be built at 3420 N. Arlington Ave. near Highway 210. Groundbreaking is… more