Western Builder articles from December 2005

Western Builder archives from December 2005

PCC Assets Purchased.
December 1, 2005... Staff Michels Corporation has announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the assets of PCC Construction Co. and its sister companies, PavEx Construction Co., Cement Storage, L.L.C., and PCC Transport, L.L.C.,...

State Funds Available.(Wisconsin Department of Transportation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has announced that municipalities have until Jan. 6, 2006, to apply for their share of $3.8 million in state funds to enhance the visibility of traffic signs and roadway markings. The Traffic Signing and...

70th Anniversary.
December 1, 2005... Staff Strang, Inc., Madison, Wis., is celebrating 70 years of expertise in the areas of architecture and engineering. Firmly rooted in Madison's heritage, Strang, Inc. has been shaping the skyline of this city, and its surrounding...

The Year Ahead.(Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT))
December 1, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder WisDOT let for 2006 projected to increase by more than $22 million Based on a Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) let in the range of $633 million to $653 million, 2006 appears to...

One In A Million.
December 1, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Hoffman Construction moving 6 million yards of earth in six months in Oak Creek The mathematics is easy when excavating 6 million yards of earth in six months, getting the job done is...

Life's Work.
December 1, 2005... By Dave Marsh 80-year-old equipment operator loves moving dirt A wise career counselor once advised people looking for long-term job satisfaction to focus on something they enjoy doing and then find someone willing to pay them for...

On Wisconsin.
December 1, 2005... Staff Arnold & O'Sheridan celebrates completion of $109.5-million Camp Randall renovation In football, victories are celebrated. At the University of Wisconsin, wins are marked by band members reversing their hats, football...

Industry Leaders.(Transportation Alliance for New Solutions)(awards)(Brief Article)
December 8, 2005... Staff Ned Bechthold and Dawn Pratt of Payne & Dolan, Inc., Waukesha, Wis., Tom Walker of the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association; and Jack Arseneau of the Wisconsin Earth Movers Association have been honored for their support of...

No Waste.
December 8, 2005... Staff J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. has recycled more than 290 tons of construction waste on the Marine Terminal Loft development project located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Findorff has partnered with WasteCap Wisconsin, a private...

Design and Build.(contracts)(Brief Article)
December 8, 2005... Staff Roadrunner Dawes Freight Systems, Inc. of Cudahy, Wis. has selected MSI General Corporation for the design, engineering, and construction of an approximately 13,000 square foot remodel of their existing facility in Cudahy. ...

First In State.
December 8, 2005... Staff Dawes Crane and Rigging has been named as the first Potain self-erecting crane dealer in Wisconsin. Dawes previously sold and leased Potain products before securing the dealership contract earlier this year. A 2.2-ton Igo 50...

On the Move.(KBS Construction Inc.)(appointments)
December 8, 2005... Staff Mequon, Wis. -- Robert Warren has joined Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc. as a client service manager and senior project manager at the firm's Mequon branch. Warren brings more than 28 years of experience in the...

Built To Last.(Editorial)
December 15, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Perpetual pavement used on North, West legs of Marquette Interchange The largest perpetual pavement job in state history is under way at the Marquette Interchange reconstruction project in...

ABC's Best.(Associated Builders and Contractors )
December 15, 2005... Staff Top projects, board members and industry vets honored at ABC of Wisconsin awards banquet The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin's 2005 Projects of Distinction Awards and Election Banquet resembled a family...

Let Go To Grow.
December 15, 2005... By George Hedley As a business owner, I need to get a huge return on my time. Every year, our company does $40 million to $75 million in commercial construction and development. We also manage over 700,000 square feet of leased buildings....

Water Regulations.
December 15, 2005... Staff EPA's Arsenic Rule to be implemented in January Jan. 23, 2006 Jan. 23, 2006, is the final implementation date of the EPA's Arsenic Rule. Arsenic, a naturally occurring element in rocks and soil, air, plants, and animals...

On To Nationals.(Brief Article)
December 15, 2005... Staff Two Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) teams took first place in their competitions at the Great Lakes Regional Construction Management Competition in Downers Grove, Ill. The Commercial Team and the Design Build Team will...

In Memoriam.(Obituary)
December 15, 2005... Staff Harry G. Viner, 82, president of Harry Viner, Inc., La Crosse, Wis., passed away on Nov. 20, 2005, in La Crosse. Viner owned and operated Harry Viner, Inc. for many years and continued to serve as its president. He had a strong...

At Work.(Brief Article)
December 15, 2005... Staff Selzer-Ornst Co. has been selected as construction manager by the Whitnall Summit Co. to convert warehouse/manufacturing space for the relocation of Blue Cross Blue Shield. Formerly located in downtown Milwaukee, this...

MDA Contribution.
December 22, 2005... Staff Disaster Kleenup International, Inc., a network of independent property damage restoration contractors, has announced that Wisconsin Fire & Water Restoration, Inc., a DKI member company located in Milwaukee, recently presented a...

Scholarship Winner.
December 22, 2005... Staff Madison Area Technical College student, Nathan McIntyre, Madison, Wis., has been awarded a $500 scholarship sponsored by Speedway Sand & Gravel. The scholarship may be renewable in the spring semester, depending upon the...

Three-Year Term.
December 22, 2005... Staff David Dolan-Wallace of Martinson Architects, Inc., Green Bay, Wis., has been appointed by Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle to a three-year term as an architect representative on the Dwelling Code Council. Dolan-Wallace, an award-winning...

Cement Increase.(Brief Article)
December 22, 2005... Staff Experts predict cement consumption this year to increase more than 5 percent over 2004 levels, despite this year's hurricanes. Residential construction is expected to decline due to raising mortgage rates in 2006; however,...

Safety Review.(Baxter and Woodman Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2005... Staff The village of Shorewood, Wis., has hired the engineering firm Baxter & Woodman, Inc. of Burlington, Wis., to complete a pedestrian and bicycle safety review of Capitol Drive and Oakland Avenue. The study will investigate...

Recycling Commitment.
December 22, 2005... Staff The Jansen Group, Milwaukee, announced their commitment to recycling on seven Milwaukee area projects over the next year at a kick-off event on America Recycles Day (Nov. 15). The firm has agreed to take an active role in a grant...

Circuit Protection.
December 22, 2005... Staff The new UL Listed Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1489 circuit protection device from Rockwell Automation provides 240- and 480-volt branch circuit protection and equipment protection that complies with North American and European standards....

New Hammer-Drills.
December 22, 2005... Staff Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces two, 1/2-inch hammer-drills with optimized balance and ergonomics plus a comfortable two-finger trigger and soft grip handles. The hammer-drills feature an 8.5-amp motor and have a...

Additional Help.
December 22, 2005... Staff Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has developed a new online resource to help manufacturers, fabricators and those in the construction industry identify and solve welding-related key business issues, such as reducing welding costs, increasing...

Build Wisconsin.
December 29, 2005... Staff Vogel Bros. Building Co., Madison, Wis., announced the firm has been selected to receive a 2005 Build Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Partnering from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin. Vogel Bros. Building...

Construction Begins.
December 29, 2005... Staff Engineered Construction, Inc., Verona, Wis., has started construction of The Blue Chalk Club, a billiard hall in Middleton, Wis. Engineered Construction, Inc., along with GMK Architects of Madison, Wis., worked with former...

Unique Needs.(Brief Article)
December 29, 2005... Staff The Bentley Company, Milwaukee, has acquired five new commercial build-out projects to add to the repertoire of its Special Projects Division. The projects are commercial and tenant build-outs for Siegel-Gallagher, Milwaukee,...

Higher Education.
December 29, 2005... Staff Gehl Company, a manufacturer and distributor of compact construction and agricultural equipment headquartered in West Bend, Wis., has donated a Gehl model 503Z compact excavator to the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) to be...

Online Improvements.(by Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.)
December 29, 2005... Staff Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has enhanced its website with the launch of a Truck Installation page designed to meet the needs of distributors and OEMs looking to outfit utility and service trucks with welding generators....

New From Milwaukee.
December 29, 2005... Staff Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has introduced a new 18 Gauge Shear, model 6852-20, with a 6.8-amp, 0 to 2,500 SPM Milwaukee-built motor that provides improved control in straight cutting applications. The shear features an...