New England Construction articles from November 2004

New England Construction archives from November 2004

News.(construction industry)
November 8, 2004... Staff The Connecticut Construction Industries Association (CCIA) announced that CCIA President Marvin Morganbesser is a recipient of the Connecticut State Apprenticeship Council's William Fitzgerald apprenticeship Award. Morganbesser is...

Software Ups Firm's Productivity.
November 8, 2004... By Paul Fournier Weaver Bros.' three-person computer-savvy office staff runs $15 million in earthmoving There's no overhead fat at earthmoving contractor Weaver Bros. Construction Co. Inc., whose Concord, N.H., office staff of just...

Route 3 Nears Completion.
November 8, 2004... By Paul Fournier Modern Continental expects entire Burlington-Nashua link to be open in November The much-awaited opening of the entire 21-mile stretch of Route 3 between Burlington, Mass., and Nashua, N.H., is expected to take place...

Construction Safety Day.
November 8, 2004... By Paul Fournier Rhode Island AGC, Beacon Mutual Insurance sponsor event focusing on jobsite hazards Depending on interpretation, the symbolic Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are Death, War, Famine, and Pestilence. In construction,...

Hands-On Software Conference.(BID2WIN Software Inc)
November 8, 2004... By Paul Fournier Some 200 customers bring laptops to BID2WIN's New Castle, N.H., training event Some 200 customers attended the annual Users Conference of BID2WIN Software Inc., held August 28 through 31 at the Wentworth Hotel & Spa...

Dam Repair Bill Urged.
November 22, 2004... By Paul Fournier Proposed legislation would help finance rehabilitation of unsafe dams in New England The rehabilitation of unsafe dams in New England and throughout the country would be advanced under recently proposed legislation....

Editor's Report.(Editorial)
November 22, 2004... By Paul Fournier This issue takes a look at laws, court decisions and legislation affecting construction. In "Decision Could Nullify Liens," the Rhode Island Supreme Court is weighing a case that could have a sweeping impact on all...

News.(Connecticut Construction Industries Association )
November 22, 2004... Staff With oil prices hovering at $50 a barrel, contractors with large fleets of earthmoving and other construction equipment are expected to be especially hard hit by soaring diesel fuel costs. But what's bad news for contractors is good...

Decision Could Nullify Liens.(liens of subcontractors and suppliers)
November 22, 2004... Brian Cubbage, Counsel ASA Construction Law & Contracts ASA and RISA urge Rhode Island Supreme Court to uphold mechanic's lien laws The Rhode Island Supreme Court is expected to hand down a decision in the next year that could set the...

United Rentals Open House.(Brief Article)
November 22, 2004... Story by Paul Fournier Smithfield, R.I., branch hosts product showcase, demonstrations and a clearance tent United Rentals of Rhode Island recently held an Open House at its location on George Washington Highway in Smithfield. ...

Historic Restaurant Expands.(Jewett Construction renovates Portsmouth Gas Light Company)
November 22, 2004... By Paul Fournier Jewett Construction adds three stories while patrons dine below at Portsmouth landmark An award-winning restaurant in the historic downtown district of Portsmouth, N.H., is undergoing major renovations and additions...

George Russell Is Remembered.(Obituary)(Obituary)
November 22, 2004... Staff For nearly 50 years, he called on public works departments throughout New England George Russell , employed by Atlantic Broom Service of Hyde Park, Mass., for nearly a half-century, passed away suddenly on August 31. Cubby...