Construction News articles from January 2007

Construction News archives from January 2007

SPS Opens New Location.(Structural Preservation Systems Inc.)
January 1, 2007... Staff Gonzales, La.- Structural Preservation Systems (SPS) - a nationwide specialty-contracting firm that delivers services, systems and technologies that build, repair, protect, strengthen, and reinforce concrete, steel, masonry, timber,...

Build Your Future Campaign Receives Workforce Development Award.
January 1, 2007... Staff Gainesville, Fla.- The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) received a Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) Workforce Development Award in recognition for its Build Your Future campaign on November 14 at...

Chevron's Lubricants University Introduces New Courses.
January 1, 2007... Staff San Ramon, Calif.- Chevron's Lubricants University, an educational website, is introducing two new courses, "Automotive Grease" and "Industrial Grease," as part of its course catalog. The two modules are self-study, web-based...

People.
January 1, 2007... Staff The Portland Cement Association (PCA) board of directors elected Charlie Sunderland as chairman during the association's board meeting in Sea Island, Ga. Sunderland will serve a two-year term as PCA chairman, succeeding James Repman...

Forecast 2007.
January 1, 2007... By Lisa Doyle Materials, Skilled Labor Still Biggest Concerns For Contractors In The Midsouth In 2007, expect growth, but don't expect it to match the unprecedented growth of 2006. Though the housing market is down in the rest of the...

Trimble Dimensions 2006.(Conference news)
January 1, 2007... Staff Engineering and construction conference held in Las Vegas Trimble recently held its Dimensions 2006 engineering and construction conference at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. With more than 2,000 registered attendees from over 47...

People.(Michael P. Stanley)(Mary Lou Zoback )(Robert H. Konoske )(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... Staff Doosan Infracore America has appointed Michael P. Stanley as general parts manager. Stanley has 20 years of industry experience with a strong background in both the heavy equipment and lift truck industries. In addition, his...

Architect's Design Incorporates Flying Eyebrows.
January 15, 2007... Staff Concrete Professionals Expertly Create Unique Design Features On Hospital Exterior A "flying eyebrow" is not a typical buzz word within the construction industry. Therefore, it made a lasting impression with concrete...

Thompson Machinery Hosts Open House.(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... Staff Caterpillar dealer's newest facility in Clarksville Features Sales, Rentals And Parts Thompson Machinery traces its roots back to 1944, when DeWitt Thompson Jr. was awarded a Caterpillar dealership covering 39 counties in middle...