Construction News articles from October 2004

Construction News archives from October 2004

A/E Firm Profitability Declines As Overhead Rates Increase.(architectural engineering)
October 4, 2004... ZweigWhite Pre-tax, pre-bonus profit levels as a percent of net service revenue fell. Profit margins in the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industry fell from 2002 to 2003, continuing the downward trend from...

Precision Controlled Blasting.
October 4, 2004... Staff Project takes place on the University of Arkansas campus. A few days after finishing the City Library Project for the city of Fayetteville, Dykon Blasting Corp. was contacted by Baldwin & Shell Construction Co., the construction...

"Ask the Industry Professionals".(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff The Metal Construction Association (MCA) recently added an Ask the Industry Professionals page to their website. The interactive page is located in the Publications and Resources section of the association's website. MCA is...

Topcon(r) Offers Mission Planning Software.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff Topcon's Occupation Planning(tm) program is now available for free download on the company's website. Topcon GPS+(tm) (GPS + GLONASS) users, as well as users of conventional GPS-only systems, can employ the program to determine...

Vortechnics Introduces VortFilter.
October 4, 2004... Staff Vortechnics, the leading provider in stormwater treatment, has introduced VortFilter(tm), a new innovation in stormwater filtration technology for the removal of pollutants from urban runoff. The customizable VortFilter(tm) is...

Hy-Lite Block Windows.
October 4, 2004... Staff Hy-Lite Block Windows combine the beauty and privacy of glass blocks with the quick and easy installation of a standard window. Constructed of lightweight acrylic blocks, Hy-Lite casement and awning block windows can open and close...

New Forklift Rigging Attachments Video.(Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association-services)(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff The new Forklift Rigging Attachments video is now available from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA). This 15-minute program was produced to meet the growing demand for information about attachments used on...

ASCE Elects New Officers.(American Society of Civil Engineers )
October 4, 2004... Staff The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced the election of Dennis R. Martenson, P.E., DEE, F.ASCE, as its new president-elect. Martenson, a consulting environmental engineer and senior project manager for CDM in St....

Agreement With Caterpillar Regarding Distribution Of Terex O&K Hydraulic Excavators.
October 4, 2004... Staff Terex Corporation is pleased to announce that it has reached an understanding with Caterpillar Inc. that will allow Terex the opportunity to distribute and support the Terex O&K line of hydraulic excavators through Caterpillar's...

Volvo Rents Plans To Open More Than 100 Locations.
October 4, 2004... Staff Volvo Construction Equipment Rents, Inc. (Volvo Rents) recently announced immediate plans to have more than 100 equipment rental franchise locations open throughout the United States by the end of 2005 and to provide more than $2...

Grayco Construction Co. Finds Niche.
October 18, 2004... By Jeff Thatcher Mid-South Landfill Market Is Profitable For Mississippi Company When you think of landfills, images of dumps with refuse sticking up and foul odors emanating come to mind. But the landfills of today are far different...

No Room For Errors.
October 18, 2004... By Jo Hoffman-Ferenchak, CHMM Managing Hazardous Materials Both the management and disposal of hazardous and industrial waste have become increasingly complex, with ever-changing regulations and a small number of qualified contractors...

Demolition Industry Calls For C&D Recycling Policy.
October 18, 2004... Staff With 70 percent of the more than 135 million tons of building-related construction and demolition (C&D) debris generated annually coming from demolition projects, the National Demolition Association is proposing a major change in...

Ingersoll-Rand Welcomes New Dealer.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Ingersoll-Rand expands its dealer network with the addition of Bobcat of Lake Charles, also known as Lake Charles Machinery, as a new utility products dealer, providing more Ingersoll-Rand solutions to customers in the area. Based in...

Organizations Adopting MasterFormat's 2004 Edition Continues To Grow.
October 18, 2004... Staff Anticipating the full publication's release, a number of major public and private construction organizations, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Navy Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and Reed...

Elk Executive Council Honors Leaders of the Elk Sales Force.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Dallas-- Elk Premium Building Products, Inc. announced the formation of its first District Sales Manager (DSM) Executive Council, honoring Elk roofing products' elite sales force for excellent overall sales performance. Honored...

AGC Releases New Textbook.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Washington, D.C.-- The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has just released its new "Project Delivery Systems for Construction" textbook, in an effort to help clarify industry terminology and practice as it relates to...

Horton Heavy-Duty Vehicle Components Catalog.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff The new Horton Heavy-Duty Vehicle Components Catalog is now available in print and CD formats. The updated catalog includes product information, specifications, part numbers, and cross-references for fans, fan drives, repair kits,...

People.
October 18, 2004... Staff Lee Ashcraft has been promoted to general manager for Rushing & Mason Equipment Co., Inc. Rushing & Mason is a dealer for the New Holland and Kobelco brands of construction equipment. Lee will replace Robert Morse who is...