California Builder and Engineer articles from October 2004

California Builder and Engineer archives from October 2004

RSC Appoints Thomson.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff Santa Ana, Calif.-- Rental Service Corporation has named David L. Thompson as region vice president of its Western Region of rental locations. Thompson will oversee all RSC operations in California, Oregon and Washington. He will be...

East Village Square.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff San Diego, Calif.-- Carrier Johnson, a Southern California architectural and interior design firms, is designing the $45-million DiamondView Tower, a 14-level, mixed-use building with office, retail and restaurant space. Developed by...

Super-Sizing Riverside County.(Riverside County Transportation Commission)
October 4, 2004... Staff Los Angeles, Calif.-- Two executives from the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) recently addressed a meeting of the Los Angeles chapter of WTS, and more than 100 members and transportation industry players were on...

Cabrillo Community College.(AIA)(HGA Architects)(Arup Consulting Engineers)(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff San Francisco, Calif.-- HGA Architects (www.hga.com ), a full-service architecture, planning and engineering firm in San Francisco has completed the final design for the new $28-million Visual & Performing Arts Complex and the...

AGC Constructor Awards Issues Call for Entries.
October 4, 2004... Staff Sacramento, Calif.-- AGC of California is calling for entries to the 2005 AGC / Gallagher Construction Services Constructor Awards program, honoring outstanding California construction projects. The deadline for entries is Friday,...

California Construction Statistics.
October 4, 2004... Staff Public Works Construction, Regional Comparison Year-To-Date Public works construction in the first seven months of 2004 totaled $10.45 billion, up 4.6% from the same period in 2003. Public building softened compared to the...

Upgrading La Jolla Pump Stations.
October 4, 2004... By Loren Faulkner Population growth in La Jolla and communities nearby strain the limits of current sewage removal systems. Pump stations and holding tanks are being replaced or upgraded to ease the situation. Pump Station #19 ...

Keeping Tools In Line.(speciality contractors-tool tracking system)
October 4, 2004... By Don Kafka Specialty contractors benefit when they leave tool tracking to the pros Unlike primary contractors, specialty contractors share a common dependence on their tools. While much of a general contractor's work is office-based...

Extending Tire Life.
October 4, 2004... Staff Here are the Top 10 ways to extend the life of your tires. Today's tires are tough -- almost too tough. They can take an enormous amount of abuse and still survive. However, neglecting tires can be quite costly. "Paying...

Norco Rock Break.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Located on the eastern hillside of Norco, California, in an equestrian/golf community, lies a housing development project. Its developer was faced with a challenge: The site's steep hillside and geotechnical terrain, including rocks...

Editor's Report.
October 18, 2004... By Loren Faulkner California voters in various counties will decide over a dozen transportation measures on November 2, 2004, that will affect whether roads and transit projects in their areas get the green light or get the ax. Notably,...

New Volvo Rental Store.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Riverside, Calif.-- Volvo Construction Equipment Rents, Inc. (Volvo CE Rents) has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for a new Volvo equipment rental in Riverside, covering Riverside County and San Bernardino County,...

Poway Road Project.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff San Diego, Calif.-- Environmental Business Solutions, an SCS Engineers company, recently completed consulting services for the Poway Road Revitalization Project, helping to identify and secure a $200,000 Environmental Protection...

ACPA Chief Passes Away.(American Concrete Pavement Association)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Potomac Md.-- Valentin (Val) J. Riva, 50, president and chief executive officer of the American Concrete Pavement Association, died in September from complications following heart surgery the previous month. Survivors include his...

Site Assessment Completed.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff San Diego, Calif.-- Environmental Business Solutions, an SCS Engineers Company, has completed environmental site assessment services for "Park at the Park," an urban park area just outside of Petco Park's outfield fence, located on J...

ARTBA Comments On Transportation Challenges.(American Road and Transportation Builders Association)
October 18, 2004... Staff Washington, D.C.-- As the nation continues to move toward alternative sources of energy to power its motor vehicle fleet, Congress must consider other highway user fees to augment the federal gasoline tax in order to finance...

California Precast Buildings, Bridges Honored.(Precast/Prestressed Concrete)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Chicago, Ill.-- Of nine bridges and eight buildings singled out by Precast/Prestressed Concrete judges (PCI) for their outstanding designs using precast concrete components, two winners were from California: The Hayward San Mateo...

CSI Announces Education Program.(Construction Specifications Institute)
October 18, 2004... Staff Alexandria, Va.-- The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) has announced the outlines of an industry-wide education program being developed to aid the commercial/institutional construction industry's transition to the...

Century City Park Development.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Century City, Calif.-- According to the research firm Hamilton, Rabinovitz & Alschuler, Trammell Crow Company's Century Park development in Century City will strongly benefit the local economy, with its $278-million investment...

Mergers & Acquisitions: Consider Insurance Implications.
October 18, 2004... By Jeffrey W. Cavignac, CPCU, RPLU, CWCA Risk management and insurance-related issues are critical aspects of any merger or acquisition. Unfortunately, many times these issues are overlooked and are not addressed until after a deal has...

Park Renovation in Encinitas.
October 18, 2004... By L. Porter Schmidt Design Group, Inc. has applied the latest advancements in environmental landscaping to restore an eyesore to its native state. Encinitas residents recently celebrated the long-awaited opening of Cottonwood Creek...

San Diego Zoo Construction On Track.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... By Loren Faulkner $30-million "New Heart of the Zoo" construction aims to make zoo animals more comfortable and visitors more satisfied. Visitors to the San Diego Zoo will soon have access to an improved exhibition site offering closer...