New England Construction articles from June 2006

New England Construction archives from June 2006

Massport Construction Director.
June 12, 2006... Staff Houssam "Sam" Sleiman P.E. was recently appointed director of Massport's Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs Department. As director, Sleiman oversees the development of Massport's multibillion-dollar capital programs...

Lambert Wins Ethics Award.
June 12, 2006... Staff Rich Lambert, Senior Vice President-Operations for Pro Con, Inc., headquartered in Hooksett, N.H., is the recipient of this year's New Hampshire Construction Industry Ethics Award. According to the award's underwriter, David W....

Career Days A Hit With Youths.
June 12, 2006... By Paul Fournier 1,200 students attend annual event at Laborers Training Academy in Hopkinton, Mass. Despite heavy rain, spirits were high among the more than 1,200 high school students attending the fourth annual Eastern Massachusetts...

Industry News.
June 12, 2006... Staff Damage caused by flooding from the recent record rainstorms will require millions in construction, reconstruction and repairs of public infrastructure as well as private businesses in parts of Massachusetts. In line with this,...

New Literature.
June 12, 2006... Staff A four-color, four-page brochure is available from Stone Construction Equipment Inc. featuring the Stone Champion(TM) line of Silo Mixers. The brochure details features, benefits and specifications that show how silo mixers are Right...

Gantries Key To Logan Job.
June 12, 2006... By Paul Fournier Demag cranes riding steel rails expedite three-level addition to Boston Airport Garage Two massive gantry cranes on movable rails have enabled construction crews to add three levels to an occupied parking garage at...

Trenchless In Topsfield.
June 12, 2006... By Paul Fournier Northeast Trenchless Association hosts Demo Day May 10 at Topsfield Fairgrounds The Northeast Trenchless Association (NTA) hosted a Demo Day May 10 at the Topsfield Fair Grounds in Topsfield, Massachusetts. While...

Industry News.
June 26, 2006... Staff The Northern Aroostook Regional Airport, located in Frenchville , Maine, plans to launch a large obstruction-removal project at the airport in early June aimed at improving airport safety. This high-priority safety project will be...

New Literature.
June 26, 2006... Staff Metabo's 2006/2007 Power Tools, Accessories and Abrasives Catalog includes drills, screwdrivers, bench-top woodworking machines, rotary hammers, jig saws, sanders, grinders, and abrasives and accessories, as well as cordless tools...

People.
June 26, 2006... Staff Michael "Mick" Kuhns has joined Dragon Cement and Concrete as environmental manager. He will be responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and energy conservation. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, Dragon operates the only...

Bonus Speeds Medical Building.
June 26, 2006... By Paul Fournier Benefactor pledges additional $2 million if Augusta Cancer Center is finished early Construction is moving at a heady pace for a new cancer treatment center in Augusta, Maine, driven by the promise of a substantial...

Energy Costs May Curb Economy.
June 26, 2006... By Paul Fournier NEEP conference focuses on negative effects of rising prices on New England economy New England economists are concerned that rising energy prices and the increasing likelihood of energy shocks will have strong...

Vermont Skills Contest Held.
June 26, 2006... By Paul Fournier Vermont Air National Guard Base hosts competitions including construction trades The state of Vermont held its annual SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Competition for tech school students April 11 and 12 in South...

Bedford Office Nears Completion.
June 26, 2006... Staff Bufftree Building Company has nearly completed construction of a five-story, 25,000-square-foot commercial office building in New Bedford, Mass. Named the Melcor Building for Melanie Cordeiro, daughter of Fall River real estate...