New England Construction articles from July 2005

New England Construction archives from July 2005

New Literature.(American Concrete Pipe Association)
July 11, 2005... Staff The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has released a new training manual for the safety training of concrete pump operators. Similar in format to the ACPA Operator Safety Seminar, this guide contains a PowerPoint CD and...

On the Web.(www.LubricantsUniversity.com)(www.SterlingTruckStore.com)(Reed Construction Data)(online employment services)
July 11, 2005... Staff ChevronTexaco Products Company, producer of engine oils, lubricants, coolants, and related products, announced the launch of www.LubricantsUniversity.com , an online training and informational resource for individuals in the...

Editor's Report.(students employed in summer season)
July 11, 2005... By Paul Fournier Students looking for summer work often seek jobs in landscaping or construction. And contractors and public works officials are often looking for part-time help during their busiest season, so there's a good fit. However,...

Tolland Cape Seals Its Streets.(Dosch-King Co. Inc)
July 11, 2005... By Paul Fournier Microsurfacing plus chip sealing is focus of pavement maintenance Officials from some 40 municipal public works agencies recently visited an ongoing project in Tolland, Conn., to watch contractors install a surface...

Planning Safe Scaffolding.
July 11, 2005... By Mike Maxwell, Contract Services Manager, NES Rentals NES Rentals expert discusses general safety guidelines for using jobsite scaffolding More than 2.3 million construction workers, or approximately 65 percent of the industry,...

Fun-Packed Vermont Field Day.
July 11, 2005... By Paul Fournier Exhibits, snowplow rally, backhoe contest, raffles, and barbecue mark occasion From start to finish, the May 11, 2005, Field Day and Expo was packed with events. Sponsored by the Vermont Municipal Highway Association...

NBM Show A Major Success.(Norfolk-Bristol-Middlesex Highway Association )
July 11, 2005... Story by Paul Fournier Exhibits at the highway association's annual equipment show fill Wellesley DPW yard As expected by its planners, the 44th Annual Equipment Products and Services Show, presented by the Norfolk-Bristol-Middlesex...

Attendance Is High On Career Days.(the third annual Eastern Massachusetts Construction Career Days)
July 25, 2005... Story by Paul Fournier Over 1,200 students participate in event at N.E. Laborers Academy, Hopkinton, Mass. The third annual Eastern Massachusetts Construction Career Days was held on May 10 and 11 at the New England Laborer's Training...

News.(Federal Highway Administration shows green light to New Hampshire Department of Transportation for widening project, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas's transportation policy, Pentagon to spend for construction at Hanscom Air Force Base)
July 25, 2005... Staff The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has given the New Hampshire Department of Transportation the green light to proceed with the $440-million Interstate 93 widening project between Salem and Manchester. The Record of Decision...

School Of Rock.
July 25, 2005... By Paul Fournier High-production blasting and stone crushing mark Killingworth, Conn., school site High-production blasting and crushing are under way at the location of a new school in southeastern Connecticut where there's so much...

Richard White Sons' 100th Year.(Richard White Sons Inc)
July 25, 2005... Edited by Paul Fournier Governor Mitt Romney honors contactor for a century of doing business in Massachusetts Richard White Sons, Inc. was honored with a Citation from the Office of Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney for 100 years in...