Western Builder articles from November 2004

Western Builder archives from November 2004

Over The Top.
November 4, 2004... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Four bridges part of Oconomowoc Bypass contract With four bridges part of the current contract and a total of seven bridges on the job, bridges are a big part of the construction of the...

Making The Sale.
November 4, 2004... Staff Say no to get to yes, sales specialist claims How do your salespeople spend their days? Do they spring into action at the behest of every prospect who shows the slightest glimmer of interest, buying plane tickets, doing research,...

State Aid.(Brief Article)
November 4, 2004... Staff Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has released the estimated figures local governments will be receiving in 2005 for General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids payments. The 2005 estimates from the Wisconsin Department of...

Open To Traffic.(Pheifer Bros. Construction)(construction contracts)(Brief Article)
November 4, 2004... Staff The McCleary Bridge in Wausau, Wis., was completed in late October. Officials from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Marathon County, the city of Wausau, and the town of Rib Mountain participated in a...

Apply Now.
November 4, 2004... Staff Applications are now available for the annual www.constructmyfuture.com construction industry scholarship program, which provides funding for post-secondary vocational education with a construction focus. Applications will be...

Everybody Wins.(Brief Article)
November 4, 2004... Staff Town & Country Electric's Appleton, Wis., and Green Bay, Wis., offices held their first customer appreciation golf outing on Sept. 27. The event was held at Royal St. Patrick's in Wrightstown, Wis. Over $1,100 in proceeds were...

On-Site.(real estate industry)(Brief Article)
November 4, 2004... Staff National Survey & Engineering is providing site engineering and surveying services for GE Healthcare's new four-story, 506,000-square-foot office building in Wauwatosa, Wis. The project also includes a four-story, pre-cast...

Well Connected.(D.G. Beyer Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 4, 2004... Staff Beyer Construction, New Berlin, Wis., has begun construction of a connector to the City of Milwaukee Riverwalk, built along the east side of the Milwaukee River. This section of the Riverwalk is owned by the city of Milwaukee. ...

Art Of Work.
November 11, 2004... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Hoffman Construction, Lunda Construction subject of murals in hometown Black River Falls It is hard to imagine Black River Falls, Wis., without Hoffman Construction Co. or the Lunda...

Winds Of Change.(Tax credit)
November 11, 2004... Staff Tax credit expected to spur construction of wind turbines Wisconsin could see construction of new wind turbines begin almost immediately following passage in early October of a long-stalled tax credit to stimulate investments in...

Time To Buy.
November 11, 2004... By Christian A. Klein, Esq. The clock is ticking for contractors to take advantage of one of the most important business tax breaks in recent memory. The depreciation bonus, which Congress created in 2002 and expanded in 2003, expires...

Efficiency Honored.(Brief Article)
November 11, 2004... Staff Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative, recently announced Appleton-based Town & Country Electric as one of its top five Preferred Program Allies for 2004. This award distinguishes the...

No. 12.(Awards and achievements)(Brief Article)
November 11, 2004... Staff R.A. Smith & Associates, Inc has been selected as one of the nation's top winners in CE News Magazine's "Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For" contest for 2004. R.A. Smith & Associates and its National Survey & Engineering...

New Fellowship.(Brief Article)
November 11, 2004... Staff The new Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship (WDGF), just created through a generous donation from Terry and Kathleen Kurth and the Wisconsin Landscape Federation, becomes the third funded fellowship dedicated solely to...

Engineering Guide.(Society of Fire Protection Engineers)(Brief Article)
November 11, 2004... Staff The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has published a new engineering guidance document providing practical information on fire protection engineering applications and methods. The latest engineering guide released by...

On the Move.
November 11, 2004... Staff Brookfield, Wis. -- R.A. Smith & Associates, Inc. has promoted Steven Miazga to business development manager. Miazga is responsible for corporate business development planning and implementation, strategic alliances and new...

Hand And Glove.
November 18, 2004... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Spancrete's new products require innovative trucking solutions The Spancrete Group, Inc. is an innovator in the manufacture of precast concrete products. Less well known are the innovative...

Looking Ahead.
November 18, 2004... Staff FMI released the results of its latest survey of contractor productivity today, the FMI 2004-2005 Contractor Productivity Survey Results. The report identified several positive trends in construction industry productivity, but...

Revised Edition.
November 18, 2004... Staff Trenchless technology is continually changing, and projects that may not have been possible only a few years ago are now common practice. To help contractors keep up with the new advancements in this technology, the National Utility...

Next Up.(Brief Article)
November 18, 2004... Staff Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Frank Busalacchi has announced that the I-94 North-South Corridor will be the next Southeast Wisconsin Freeway segment to be reconstructed, following the current Marquette...

Best Practice.
November 18, 2004... Staff Top 10 ways to extend tire life Today's tires are tough. They can take an enormous amount of abuse and still survive. But according to tire experts, neglecting tires can be quite costly. "Paying attention to tires in 10 key...

Second Generation.
November 18, 2004... Staff Volvo offers pre-owned equipment that meets exacting factory standards Volvo Construction Equipment North America is offering a pre-owned construction equipment remarketing program for its dealers and their customers. The...

Editor's Report.
November 18, 2004... By Barry Gantenbein Sometimes it's a good thing to get out of town, and see something new. I know that's usually true when I venture into Illinois. On a late October visit to Rosemont, Ill., I learned there is an East River Road and a...

Lakefront Property.
November 25, 2004... By Charles Rathmann New dewatering system used on Pier Wisconsin in Milwaukee With 75 percent of the $45-million, three-story Pier Wisconsin project in Milwaukee being constructed over Lake Michigan, much of the project will be built...

On the Move.
November 25, 2004... Staff Brookfield, Wis. -- National Survey & Engineering, a division of R.A. Smith & Associates, Inc., has promoted Ken Welden from project manager to senior project manager in the company's mall division. Welden provides site...

New Units Launched.(Brief Article)
November 25, 2004... Staff Senior staff from Manitowoc Crane Group and Kobelco Machinery Co. gathered in Japan recently to celebrate the launch of new units from the two companies and the shipment of the first crane to the United States. Both companies...

New Screen Facility.(Brief Article)
November 25, 2004... Staff Metso Minerals and RB Scott Company have announced that they have established a wire screen fabrication facility at RB Scott's headquarters in Eau Claire, Wis. The new facility will produce Metso's Trellex(r) brand of wire...

Dur-X-LiveWire.(Brief Article)
November 25, 2004... Staff Dur-X-LiveWire, manufactured by Durex Products, Inc. is a new polywire slotted wire screen media designed to boost production by eliminating blinding and plugging problems, while also delivering longer wear life. Available in...

Grocery Store.(Brief Article)
November 25, 2004... Staff MSI General Corporation has been selected by MSSD and Roundy's, Inc. for the design and construction of a 76,000-square-foot Pick 'n Save grocery store at Holt Avenue and South Third Street in Milwaukee. The new store is...

Building a Boutique.(Brief Article)
November 25, 2004... Staff Total Team Construction LLC, Brookfield, Wis., has been awarded the contract to provide construction management services for the tenant build out of J. Bird Boutique in the Gas Light Lofts in Milwaukee's Third Ward.

WisDOT Honors.(Wisconsin Department of Transportation)(Brief Article)
November 25, 2004... Staff The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently honored nine firms and seven individuals at the annual DBE Workshop & Secretary's Awards Luncheon. The awards ceremony honored these DBE firms and individuals:...

On The Job.(Brief Article)
November 25, 2004... Staff CG Schmidt, Milwaukee, has been chosen to construct a replacement place-of-worship for Redeemer United Church of Christ in Sussex, Wis. This new facility will be built using sustainable or "green" construction principles. The...

Five Million Strong.(Brief Article)
November 25, 2004... Staff John Deere recently surpassed production of its five-millionth engine. The production milestone was marked Friday, Oct. 15 at facilities in Waterloo, Iowa; Saran, France; Torreon, Mexico; Pune, India; and Rosario, Argentina. ...