Byrne & Jones Construction

(KMOV)– Large-scale commercial construction projects can create a lot of waste, especially when an old project is being torn up and replaced. Now a new technique is being used to keep old asphalt out of landfills. Kristen Cornett shows us how.

What are the costs associated with site preparation during winter months?

Cold temperatures present a series of challenges in site work and require more planning to advance projects effectively. While temperature-sensitive work should be done during warmer times of the year, often that is not possible. Projects that begin in the fall face freezing temperatures that affect earthwork, concrete and asphalt paving. Continue reading “Ask the Expert: Site prep during winter months” »

The Southern Staff

CARBONDALE – Artificial turf installation for the playing field of the new Saluki Stadium is complete, officials announced Thursday.

Byrne & Jones Construction, Inc., the St. Louis-based company, responsible for installing the turf, said the field is ready for SIU football’s first home game September 2. Continue reading “Saluki Stadium turf installation complete” »

St. Louis Business Journal – by Evan Binns

Byrne & Jones Construction, the largest commercial asphalt paving company in St. Louis, has launched a new division with a target of $1.5 million in first-year revenue.

The division, called Midwest Stabilization and led by Managing Director Mike Kappel, uses additives to improve the quality of soil before construction. The division also recycles asphalt for use in paved surfaces. Continue reading “Byrne & Jones Construction Launches New Recycling Division” »

Athletic Turf News

ST. LOUIS – Given a window of just two and half months, Byrne and Jones Construction Co. took only 44 working days to transform two grass football and soccer fields into artificial turf fields for the St. Charles School District in St. Charles, MO. The fields are now hosting St. Charles West High School and St. Charles High School home games and other activities, said a news release from Bryne and Jones. Continue reading “St. Louis firm transforms two grass fields to synthetic in 44 days” »

St. Louis Business Journal – by Cynthia Vespereny

Efforts to improve the quality of stormwater runoff, limit flow and save on sewer rates has a growing group of local construction pros exploring porous asphalt.

Porous asphalt is like popcorn shaped asphalt with about 25 percent voids, allowing water to filter through it. Continue reading “Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) rate change makes porous asphalt attractive” »