Construction News articles from April 2007

Construction News archives from April 2007

Diamond B Construction Co. Finalist For Paving Quality Award.
April 2, 2007... Staff Lanham, Md.-- The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced that Diamond B Construction Co. LLC of Alexandria, La., has been named a finalist in the 2006 Sheldon G. Hayes Award competition for excellence in construction...

Toyota To Build New Assembly Plant In Mississippi.(Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Staff Tupelo, Mississippi-- Toyota has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue Springs, Mississippi, to build its eighth North American vehicle assembly plant. The new plant, to be located just outside of Tupelo, will have the capacity to build...

SAKAI America Adds Louisiana Dealership.(Bottom Line Equipment, L.L.C)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007... Staff SAKAI America Appoints Bottom Line Equipment, L.L.C. as an authorized dealer in the state of Louisiana. The Bottom Line staff has been fully trained in the application, sales and service of SAKAI products and offers prompt and...

People.
April 2, 2007... Staff The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has named Joey DeRoe , Razorback Concrete Company , Arkansas, as the winner of its annual Promoter of the Year award. DeRoe, selected from among a number of outstanding...

Church Showcases Glulam Beams, Trusses.(Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church)
April 2, 2007... Staff Timber framed interiors are gaining popularity Although some historic downtown churches are closing, new church construction is increasing across the United States. Exposed glued laminated trusses and beams are an increasingly...

The Specialty Contractors' Role In Adaptive Reuse Projects.
April 2, 2007... By Mark K. Howell and Matt Frye In the era of adaptive reuse, owners and developers are opting for massive upgrades to their structures. The most common change of use is likely the adaptation of an apartment building to a condominium....

Load Posted Bridge Contracts Approved.
April 16, 2007... Staff Oklahoma City- Members of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved engineering contracts on load-posted bridges in 14 counties across the state earlier this week. Commissioners agreed to spend $4.4 million in federal funding...

Toyota to Build New Plant in Mississippi.(Brief article)
April 16, 2007... Staff Tupelo, Mississippi- Toyota has chosen a 1,700-acre site in Blue Springs, Mississippi, to build its eighth North American vehicle assembly plant. The new plant, to be located just outside of Tupelo, will have the capacity to build...

People.
April 16, 2007... Staff The Holland Group, Inc. has announced that Ken Hurst has accepted the position of vice president of operations for Holland USA. Hurst will direct and develop Holland's USA operations teams to improve utilization of assets and further...

Editor's Report.
April 16, 2007... By Lisa Doyle Weather, Slow Housing Market Drop Construction Employment A slowing housing market along with weather dropped construction employment this winter. "In February, construction employment tumbled by 62,000, seasonally...

Accuracy and Efficiency: The Keys To Makin' Money Movin' Dirt.
April 16, 2007... By David V. Dow, Vice President, TrenchSafety and Supply, Inc., Memphis, Tennessee All of us feel the impact of constantly changing computer and electronic technology every day. Faster, more capable computers. Cell phones that take...

The Striker.(Editorial)
April 16, 2007... Staff From north of the Red River, Simmons Tool of Waurika, Oklahoma, has devised a new tool for easier stake placement. The striker fits over the top of the stake and the circular 3-inch disc on top provides a large target for a hammer....