Western Builder articles from January 2006

Western Builder archives from January 2006

Beaudoin Sentenced.
January 5, 2006... Staff Daniel D. Beaudoin, a former project manager for James Cape & Sons Co., is the fifth person to be sentenced for rigging bids for Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) construction projects. U.S. District Judge William...

ALA Awards.
January 5, 2006... Staff Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP received two of the 16 awards presented at the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) annual design awards banquet. The firm received a Gold Award for the St. Bruno Catholic Church and School...

On The Job.
January 5, 2006... Staff J.H. Hassinger, Menomonee Falls, Wis., has been selected as general contractor for the addition to Glenroy, Inc. in Menomonee Falls, Wis. The project includes a 2,074-square-foot loading dock addition and 6,000 square feet of...

Better Days.
January 5, 2006... Staff Spurred by a combination of renewed economic growth, emergency repair work following Hurricane Katrina and a new law that increases federal investment in highways, the U.S. highway construction market should grow 5.4 percent in 2006...

Editor's Report.
January 5, 2006... By Barry Gantenbein With the reauthorization of federal highway and transit programs bringing $1.06 for every dollar sent to Washington and a state budget that includes a 16-percent increase in transportation investments, 2006 looks to be...

A look at 2006.(Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District )
January 5, 2006... Staff A promising year, despite uncertainty Leaders of several of Wisconsin's construction associations were asked for their views on the state's construction industry in 2006. Guest editorials by state trade association executives...

Transportation Construction Forecast.
January 5, 2006... By Patrick Stevens, Executive Director, WTBA 2006 -- A Dose of Optimism with a Drop of Caution Every year at WTBA's Fall Meeting, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announces its projected let level and quantities for...

Working Together.
January 5, 2006... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Industry leaders join forces to address issue of disputes on WisDOT projects Every construction project has its challenges, but sometimes the toughest challenge can be working through...

Excellence Rewarded.(MSI General Corp. )(Brief Article)
January 12, 2006... Staff MSI General Corporation, a design-build general contractor located in Oconomowoc, Wis., recently presented its 2005 Design Excellence Awards for employees at a ceremony held at their corporate office in Nashotah, Wis. ...

Line Added.
January 12, 2006... Staff Vermeer-Wisconsin, Inc. in Butler, Wis., is now a full dealer and distributor of the ASV rubber-track loader product line. The Vermeer dealership located at 5445 N. 131 St. in Butler covers Southeast Wisconsin, including the...

Scholarship Winner.
January 12, 2006... Staff Drew Thelen, Twin Lakes, Wis., has received a $1,000 scholarship to help fund his construction management studies at the University of Wisconsin -- Stout from ConstructMyFuture.com. ConstructMyFuture.com provides students,...

Now In Appleton.(Weldcraft Steel and Marine Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 12, 2006... Staff Weldcraft announced that effective January 1, 2006, the company will transfer all manufacturing, assembly, quality control, and order processing from Burbank, Calif., to a new Weldcraft Headquarters in Appleton, Wis. The new...

MCA Scholarships.
January 12, 2006... Staff Kristine Leonowicz has won a $2,000 Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin Industry scholarship. The 2006 Green Bay Preble High School graduate is the daughter of Robert and Cindy Leonowicz, Green Bay, Wis. ...

At Work.(MSI General Corp. selected by Metro Holdings LLC.)(Brief Article)
January 12, 2006... Staff Metro Holdings, LLC, West Allis, Wis., has selected MSI General Corporation for the design and construction of a new 17,000-square-foot medical office building in New Berlin, Wis. Also, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Milwaukee...

Six-Time Winner.(Miron Construction Co. Inc.)(Build Wisconsin Awards)(Brief Article)
January 12, 2006... Staff Miron Construction Co., Inc., Neenah, Wis., has been awarded six 2005 Build Wisconsin Awards, presented by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin. Miron received the awards in the General Contractor -- New...

Albers Honored.
January 12, 2006... Staff The Wisconsin Wastewater Operator's Association (WWOA) recently recognized Pete Albers with its Honorary Member Award. In the 70-year history of this organization, Albers is only the fifth member to receive this award, which is...

Equipment Dealer.
January 12, 2006... Staff Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp., Brookfield, Wis., announced the formation of Contractor Equipment Services to supply the contractor and construction markets. The company offers new and used equipment, sales, service, parts, and...

ARTBA Survey.(American Road & Transportation Builders Association)(Brief Article)
January 12, 2006... Staff Are you interested in learning more about what contractors in your area are paying their employees? The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation's (ARTBA-TDF) 2006 "Transportation...

Making A Good Impression.(colored concrete for downtown buildings)
January 19, 2006... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Use of stamped, colored concrete increases in popularity in Wisconsin When a man wants to dress up, he wears a suit and tie or a tuxedo if the event is formal. For an increasing number...

Good Neighbors.(Rock Road Companies wins Community Involvement Award)
January 19, 2006... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Rock Road Companies wins NAPA Community Involvement Award Being a good neighbor isn't always easy, but the return is generally greater than the investment. Taking the time to shovel snow...

Black Gold.(Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association awards)
January 19, 2006... Staff Asphalt excellence rewarded at WAPA Meeting & Conference The asphalt paving industry's best were honored at the Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) 46th Business Meeting & Conference in Madison, Wis. Annually, WAPA...

Minimizing Downtime.
January 19, 2006... Staff Shop for a rental company to provide quality backup when equipment fails Everybody needs a backup plan for something sooner or later. What's yours for when your equipment goes down? Knowing equipment failure can mess up a...

Wausau Construction.
January 19, 2006... Staff Miron Construction Co., Inc. announced that the firm has been selected as the general contractor for the $15-million First Wausau Tower to be constructed in downtown Wausau, Wis. The 11-story facility will be approximately...

At Work.(Ideal Builders Inc construction contract)(Brief Article)
January 19, 2006... Staff Ideal Builders, Inc., Madison, Wis., announces that is has started construction on a Sleep Disorders Clinic for St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center. The 10,000-square-foot clinic, at 2844 Index Road, Fitchburg, Wis., is expected to...

Free Mustang.
January 19, 2006... Staff In honor of the Mustang skid steer, which turned 40 this year, Mustang has given away a new 2054 skid steer. The winners, Ann and Gary Paulman of DeForest, Wis., entered the giveaway contest at the ConEx tradeshow in West Allis,...

Town Engineer.
January 19, 2006... Staff Applied Technologies, Inc. (ATI) was recently reappointed as engineer for the town of Dover, Wisconsin. ATI has provided municipal engineering services to the town of Dover since 1989. Applied Technologies, headquartered in...

Drilling Safety Video.
January 19, 2006... Staff The National Drilling Association announces the release of the new NDA Drilling Safety Video, available in early 2006. The video is the first of its kind and offers drilling-specific safety instruction ideal for new employees as...

Commitment to Excellence.(J.P. Cullen gets Employer Recognition Award)(Brief Article)
January 19, 2006... Staff On Dec. 6, at the Hilton in downtown Milwaukee, J.P. Cullen received the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP)/B.I.G. S.T.E.P Employer Recognition Award. The award was given to Cullen for their continued commitment to...

In Memoriam.(Obituary)
January 26, 2006... Staff Orville M. Murphy, age 85, Appleton, Wis., died at his home on Dec. 27, 2005. The former president of Murphy Construction Company and MCC, Inc., Murphy joined his mother and father in their family-owned business in 1946 and...

Election Results.(of Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association )(Brief Article)
January 26, 2006... Staff Peter Schraufnagel, Super Excavators, has been elected president of the Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association (WUCA) for 2006. Larry Ratayczak, Mainline Sewer & Water, has been elected the association's vice president....

Student Competition.
January 26, 2006... Staff The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announce the "Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World" international student design competition. Sponsored by PCA and...

Glacial Record.
January 26, 2006... Staff Glacial relics retrieved from the construction site of the Microbial Sciences Building on the campus of the University of Wisconsin - Madison have effectively dated the last glacial epoch of the region to about 25,000 years ago. ...

On the Move.
January 26, 2006... Staff Madison, Wis. - Tri-North Builders, a general contractor headquartered in Madison, Wis., with additional office in Milwaukee and Dallas, has announced the addition of five new staff members. Steve Bachofen has been hired as...