Construction News articles from April 2005

Construction News archives from April 2005

People.(RSC Equipment Rental)(appointments)(Takeuchi US)
April 4, 2005... Staff Takeuchi US has appointed Mr. Scott Carnell to the position of national sales manager. Mr. Carnell is a sales and marketing professional who has over 20 years' experience in the construction equipment industry. Mr. Carnell's focus...

NUCA President Installed.(National Utility Contractors Association )(appointment)
April 4, 2005... Staff Orlando, Fla.-- Cheryl Yoder, controller at Johnson-Davis, Inc. in Lantana, Fla., became the 39th president of the National Utility Contractors Association during Utility Construction EXPO '05 in Orlando, Fla. "Words cannot...

Metal Construction Association Expands Roofing Certification Program.
April 4, 2005... Staff Chicago, Ill.-- For many segments of the construction industry, certification programs have proven a positive step for all concerned -- the manufacturer, the contractor/installer and the building owner. The Metal Construction...

NACE Endorses Intertraffic North America Trade Show.(National Association of County Engineers)(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Staff Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of County Engineers (NACE) has endorsed and will help build its members' participation in the first-ever Intertraffic North America, the American Road & Transportation Builders...

ACPA Releases New Training Materials.(American Concrete Pumping Association )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Staff The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has released a new comprehensive training manual for the safety training of concrete pump operators, and a new safety DVD for ready-mix truck drivers. Similar in format to the ACPA...

Landscaping Products.
April 4, 2005... Staff Vibratory Plate Compactors/Paving Mats Staff Stone Construction Equipment Inc. introduces the Stone Silver Fox series of Forward Vibratory Plate Compactors. Consisting of eight models, the line includes: SFA3500, designed...

Landscaping Equipment.
April 4, 2005... By Greg Sitek Landscaping has taken on a new meaning and a new dimension. At one time it referred to residential areas, parks and some institutions. Today it is often a part of the overall job package. The project isn't finished until the...

Mecca Of Meteorology.
April 4, 2005... By Steve Gust High-Tech Weather Center Designed To Withstand Catastrophic Storms Known by some forecasters as the "Mecca of Meteorology," the ongoing construction in Norman, Okla., of the National Weather Center is one of the more...

"Rustic" Welcome Center Opens.(New Arkansas Welcome Centers)
April 4, 2005... Staff New Arkansas Welcome Centers Showcase Local Products When the state of Arkansas kicked off plans for several new Welcome Centers around the state, one thing was clear: as much as they could, they wanted to showcase local...

WIC Week.(Women in Construction )(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Staff The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Celebrates 50Years of Service During Women in Construction (WIC) Week Little Rock, Arkansas-- A proclamation signed by Governor Mike Huckabee on March 3, 2005, proclaimed...

Regional Disposal Launches Recycling Effort.(Southern Oklahoma Regional Disposal (SORD))(Vermeer(r) HG6000 horizontal grinder)
April 18, 2005... By Tara Deering, Technical Writer Two Rivers Marketing, Des Moines, Iowa, Provided by Vermeer Manufacturing Company Eight Communities In Southern Oklahoma Team Up To Purchase Horizontal Grinder For Landfill Open any local newspaper...

Editor's Report.
April 18, 2005... By Lisa Doyle For anyone who doesn't grasp the enormity of the construction industry, I highly recommend a visit to CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE. Held once every three years, the joint events' 1.88 million square feet of exhibit space features...

United States and Russia Promote GPS - GLONASS Cooperation.(Global Positioning System)(use of GPS and GLONASS)(Brief Article)
April 18, 2005... Staff According to a recent press statement by the U.S. Department of State, the United States and Russia are discussing an agreement that will maintain the compatibility and advance the interoperability of GPS and GLONASS satellite...

New Concrete Organization Spans The Americas.(Ready Mixed Concrete Organization of the Americas (RMCOA))(Brief Article)
April 18, 2005... Staff Representatives of U.S., Canadian, Central and South American ready-mixed groups have announced plans to form the Ready Mixed Concrete Organization of the Americas (RMCOA). Extensive discussions among the National Ready Mixed...

FCC Makes "One Call" Process Easier.(8-1-1)
April 18, 2005... Staff The Federal Communications Commission has adopted 8-1-1 as the three-digit "call-before-you-dig" number. This nationwide abbreviated dialing code will provide an effective replacement for an array of numbers currently used across the...

Screen Machine Industries Announces Expansion Plans.(Brief Article)
April 18, 2005... Staff Screen Machine Industries, Inc. has announced a major expansion effort with a new 90,000-square-foot addition to the existing 40,000-square-foot facility at the Etna, Ohio, location that will create 130,000 square feet of advanced...

People.
April 18, 2005... Staff Degussa Admixtures, Inc. has named two new managers to support research, product development and materials testing efforts in the company's Cleveland, Ohio, laboratory. Dr. Eric Castner has joined Degussa Admixtures, Inc. as group...

Nonhazardous Material Removal, On Demand.
April 18, 2005... By Lisa Doyle 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s Cost-Efficient Hauling Services Attract The Business Of Construction Contractors Any contractor knows the frustration of supervising temp workers hired to clean a job site. Their inexperience with the...