Construction News articles from February 2008

Construction News archives from February 2008

Vermeer Acquires Maxi Drill.(Vermeer Manufacturing Co.)(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Staff Vermeer, a leading manufacturer of horizontal directional drilling equipment and tooling, has purchased substantially all of the operating assets of Horizontal Rig & Equipment, Inc. (HRE) based in Conroe, Texas. HRE is a...

April Designated National Landscape Architecture Month.
February 4, 2008... Staff Washington, D.C.- The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has proclaimed April 2008 as National Landscape Architecture Month. ASLA chapters across the country will celebrate with public outreach activities to help...

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. Awarded Takeuchi Dealerships.(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Staff Baton Rouge, La.- H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (H&E) announced that it has been appointed as the authorized Takeuchi dealer for the entire state of Oklahoma and portions of Virginia, the Carolinas and Florida, effective December 19,...

Contest Highlights Material Reuse.
February 4, 2008... Staff Skokie, Ill.- The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) announced the 2008 "Concrete Thinking for A Sustainable World" international student design competition. Sponsored...

People.
February 4, 2008... Staff CNH Global N.V. , a world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment business and a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. (FIA.MI), announced the appointment of Giuseppe Fano as president and CEO of New Holland...

Terex King of the Road.
February 4, 2008... By Lisa Doyle Terex Roadbuilding showcases high-volume portable asphalt plants and new equipment features. A 275-ton portable asphalt plant and a slipform paving kit that facilitates more efficient width changes were key components of...

The Business Blueprint.
February 4, 2008... By George Hedley Always Make A Profit! Answer this question: 'How much profit should we make?' I'll bet your answer was one of the following: - "Five percent, 10 percent, or 15 percent. More! As much as I can get!" In a recent survey...

People.
February 18, 2008... Staff The Portland Cement Association has appointed Lawrence C. Novak SE, SECB, LEED AP , as manager, buildings and special structures. He and his staff will consult with engineers, architects and contractors to directly promote the use of...

Open House Showcases Revolutionary New Family of Trenchers.
February 18, 2008... Staff Perry, Oklahoma- On November 15, 2007, representatives of Ditch Witch of Oklahoma participated in an open house at the new Great Plains Rental store in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The 275-300 customers who attended the event got their first...

Genie Industries Acquires Phoenix Equipment Company.(Brief article)
February 18, 2008... Staff Redmond, Wash.- Genie Industries, Inc. has acquired the assets of Phoenix Equipment Company, a Waco, Texas, company specializing in the refurbishment of aerial work platform equipment. "As the market has grown, so has the need...

Editor's Report.
February 18, 2008... By Lisa Doyle Bobcat Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Contest Bobcat is celebrating 50 years of equipment innovation with a contest for its customers. The How Bobcat Unleashed Me Contest asks users to share how Bobcat equipment has...

CORS Network Boosts Agency's Capabilities.
February 18, 2008... Staff The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) established a CORS Network to upgrade survey functions The growth of GPS-driven engineering, surveying and construction has been matched by an increasing awareness of the role a...

Understanding Market Changes in 2008.
February 18, 2008... By Donald Boyken Everybody blames it all on housing, but what does that mean? Here's one industry observer's how-and-why look at how the residential market forecasts commercial construction. By all accounts, the residential...