construction

Preventing A DIY Dust-Up

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Everyone knows you should wear a hard hat during construction, but are your lungs in just as much danger as your head?

New Houses Shrinking By Request

Beth Lipoff and Suzanne Hogan — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:00:00 +0000

As the economy drags, the size of homes is diminishing… and it’s by consumer demand.

Apprenticeships Provide Options For Workers

Laura Spencer — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:25:51 +0000

Many skilled trades offer apprenticeship programs. It’s paid, on-the-job training in occupations like plumbing and carpentry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 130,000 people entered registered apprenticeships in 2011.

Top Of The Morning News: Monday, June 11, 2012

Maria Carter — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:17:14 +0000

Political candidates rush to get their names on the primary ballot in Kansas, and construction starts on Interstate 70 this week. It’s a daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

Two KC Businesses Build Largest Solar Canopy In Area

Charlie Upchurch, Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:04:08 +0000

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but collaboration might be the father of innovation.

Capital Projects Management Department Passes On New Vote

Steve Bell — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:30:55 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – Kansas City, Missouri will create a city department in charge of overseeing city construction projects after all. The ordinance to create a city Capital Improvements Management Department failed last week on a tie vote with 12 council members present but was revisited and passed 7-6.