Construction News articles from October 2007

Construction News archives from October 2007

Motor Grader Operator Training Available in Oklahoma.
October 1, 2007... Staff Enid, Okla.- The Oklahoma Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) will offer a hands-on Motor Grader Operator Training and classroom instruction this month at the Garfield County Fairgrounds - Enid Speedway, in Enid, Okla. The...

Lyle Machinery Opens Magnolia Location.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Staff Magnolia, Miss.- Lyle Machinery, Mississippi dealer of Komatsu and Dynapac equipment, has added a new location in Magnolia, Miss. The facility will offer parts, service, sales for new and used equipment, rentals, and field service...

Honeywell Power Products Expands Representation in South Central United States.
October 1, 2007... Staff Honeywell Power Products has expanded its U.S. sales force with the addition of local rep firm, Timarron Partners, Inc. With a long history of promoting premium security and fire alarm products, Timarron is well suited to represent...

Brochure Dispels Myths About Demolition Industry.
October 1, 2007... Staff Doylestown, Pa.- Demolition contractors and other professionals involved in the demolition industry find that widespread myths persist about their industry and the nature of the work they do. Do demolition contractors primarily...

Helmerich Center Nears Completion.(Flinco Inc.)(Helmerich Advanced Technology Center)
October 1, 2007... By Lisa Doyle $43-million Helmerich Advanced Technology Center will accommodate research in a variety of fields, including materials science and engineering, and energy technology Flinco Inc. is wrapping up construction on a major...

The Business Blueprint.(contractors and subcontractors management )
October 1, 2007... By George Hedley Ways To "WOW" General Contractors Being a general contractor is a hard way to make an easy living. There are lots of moving parts totally out of your control. On every job we have over 5,762 chances to make a mistake,...

Action Group Calls for Feedback of Draft RFP for Light-Duty Hybrid Work Trucks.
October 15, 2007... Staff Farmington Hills, Mich.- The Light-duty Hybrid Work Truck Action Group announced that it is seeking potential vendors and interested parties to review and provide feedback on a draft request for proposal (RFP) for light-duty (Class...

Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program Seeks Donations For Auction.
October 15, 2007... Staff Las Vegas- The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program - a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in concrete industry management - is seeking donations for their third annual...

Caterpillar and Cat Dealers Look to Drag Racing as Venue for Recruiting Dealer Service Technicians.
October 15, 2007... Staff Peoria, Ill.- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and its dealers are working with David Powers Motorsports (DPM) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to sponsor a dragster in the popular motor sport circuit during the 2008 racing...

Editor's Report.
October 15, 2007... By Lisa Doyle We've all received them - e-mails as abrupt as a phone hanging up in your ear. This month, guest columnist Dr. Julie Miller shares insight on e-mail protocol that could help polish your staff's communications. Protocol...

Stabilization System Stops Slope Failure.(Burns Cooley Dennis Inc.)
October 15, 2007... By Lisa Doyle Unique ground anchor/buried anchor block stabilization system installed to stop dramatic slope failure on Mississippi Highway Geotechnical Contractors Hayward Baker, Inc., North America geotechnical contractor, recently...

Site Dumpers Help Boost Jobsite Productivity.
October 15, 2007... Written by: Amber Reed, Performance Marketing, West Des Moines, Iowa Compact "dump trucks" have proven extremely valuable for moving material in limited-access or sensitive-terrain projects. Provided by: Terex Construction Americas,...