California Builder and Engineer articles from June 2008

California Builder and Engineer archives from June 2008

Martin A. Matich: 1927-2000.(Obituary)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Staff San Bernardino, Calif.- Well-known Southern California developer Martin A. Matich passed away at his home at age 80, April 19, 2008. For decades Mr. Matich had led the Matich Corporation that was founded in 1918 by his father. ...

Godwin Pumps Announces Management Additions.(Godwin Pumps of America Inc.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2008... Staff Mira Loma, Calif.- Godwin Pumps, manufacturer of portable rental pumps, recently announced additions to the leadership of its Mira Loma, branch. Steve Tao joined Godwin's Mira Loma branch as its assistant branch manager. Tao has...

EMWD Water Supply Assessments Given OK.
June 2, 2008... Staff Perris, Calif.- After a six-month deferral, Eastern Municipal Water District's (EMWD) board of directors recently resumed the approval process for large new developments based on a number of stricter water efficiency commitments. ...

Three Good Reasons For Using Construction Aerial Photography.
June 2, 2008... By Loren Faulkner It might keep you out of a lawsuit; you can keep subcontractors honest; and progress on the construction site can be monitored often. Most days, Andrew Faukner and his wife Tam are teachers in Modesto, California. But...

15-Mile California Highway Micro-surfacing.(International Slurry Seal Surfacing Association)
June 2, 2008... By Eric Pulley The night work with Caltrans earns contractor International Slurry Seal Surfacing Association (ISSA) Award Edited by Loren Faulkner Intermountain Slurry Seal overcame darkness, heavy traffic, and strict working and...

Kalb's Q & A For California Contractors.
June 2, 2008... Staff Q: I saw two active CSLB license numbers listing what appears to be the same corporation name. Is this legal? Can a California corporation be assigned more than one Contractor's License number at the same time? Does the CSLB tie the...

Hydrophobic Concrete In So Cal.
June 16, 2008... By Loren Faulkner Matt Construction opts for Hycrete single pour technology for underground parking structure in Tarzana, California. Although normally used in the rain-soaked soils of the Northwest construction market, Hydrophobic...

EPA Honors Hawthorne Machinery.
June 16, 2008... Staff San Diego, Calif.- Hawthorne Machinery Company was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its innovative efforts to reduce diesel and greenhouse gas emissions. Hawthorne is part of a pilot project that supports...

California Company Earns PCA Award.
June 16, 2008... Staff Davenport, Calif.- The CEMEX cement plant in Davenport, Calif., received the Overall Environmental Excellence Award from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine as part of the 2008 Cement Industry Energy...

California Update.(Report)
June 16, 2008... By Loren Faulkner As mentioned in earlier Editor's Reports, we now have a California Builder & Engineer blog on our website at www.acppubs.com . Blog is short for weblog, a place where readers can discuss articles, issues, and any...

Trenching While Golfing.(Green Hills Country Club )
June 16, 2008... By J. Cooper Edited by Loren Faulkner When Green Hills Country Club needed to replace its aging clubhouse and related infrastructure, the underground pipe installation work went to Pacific Underground Construction, headquartered in San...