Western Builder articles from November 2005

Western Builder archives from November 2005

Next Day Delivery.
November 3, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Manitowoc Crane components airlifted to Southwest Asia on world's second-largest plane It's a long way from Manitowoc, Wis., to Azerbaijan, an oil-producing country nestled between Russia...

Open For Services.(Brief Article)
November 3, 2005... Staff The new Korean Church of Milwaukee located in Oak Creek, Wis., held the first service in their new church facility on Sept. 25. The Korean Church of Milwaukee is a non-denominational Korean church with a congregation consisting...

ARTBA Winner.(American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation )(Brief Article)
November 3, 2005... Staff Ayres Associates, Inc., Eau Claire, Wis., was one of the public and private transportation groups recognized for their commitment to safety at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development...

New Headquarters.(Brief Article)
November 3, 2005... Staff Tri-North Builders broke ground for their new corporate headquarters in Madison, Wis., in October. The firm will be tripling their space to 53,000 square feet. The three-story structure will feature private offices, team...

World of Asphalt.
November 3, 2005... Staff The World of Asphalt 2006 Show and Conference website is now online, providing asphalt industry professionals with a convenient source for the latest information to help them plan their visit to the show. World of Asphalt...

Hurricane Relief.
November 3, 2005... Staff AGC, through the AGC Education & Research Foundation, reported the AGC Katrina Construction Workers Fund has raised more than $200,000 at AGC's Midyear Legislative Conference recently held in Washington, D.C. In addition to this...

Engineering Work.(Brief Article)
November 3, 2005... Staff R.A. Smith & Associates, Inc., Brookfield, Wis., is providing ongoing engineering services to Caddy Vista Sanitary Utility, town of Caledonia in Racine County, Wisconsin, for all water main and sanitary sewer distribution projects....

U-rah-rah, Wisconsin!(history and renovation of Camp Randall Stadium)
November 3, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Cullen-Smith builds a winner at Camp Randall Camp Randall is a unique place. Originally the site of Wisconsin's state fair, then a military training center for Civil War soldiers, Camp...

On The Money.(Transportation Development Association)(transportation fund being transferred to the general fund)
November 3, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder State, federal transportation funding the focus of TDA's Annual Meeting Transportation Development Association (TDA) of Wisconsin Executive Director Bob Cook doesn't see transportation...

New Rig.
November 3, 2005... Staff Halvor Lines Inc. purchases 2006 Model Kenworth T600 When Halvor Lines Inc. President Jon Vinje decided to entrust the fleet's new 2006 Model Kenworth T600 to Jim Stibgen, the veteran driver was only too happy to oblige. Not...

Governor's Visit.
November 10, 2005... Staff Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, left, spoke with Plymouth Foam production employee Jim Arnhoelter during Doyle's visit to the Plymouth Foam headquarters in Plymouth, Wis. on Sept. 27. Doyle visited with company employees, toured the plant...

In Memoriam.(Obituary)
November 10, 2005... Staff Donald F. Tomasini, D.F. Tomasini Contractors, Inc., passed away Oct. 17, 2005. He was 75 years old. Tomasini was the husband of Rose Ann (nee Jennaro), and the father of Dianne Tomasini, Suzanne Tomasini, Lisa (Steven Zimmerman)...

TDA Officers.(Transportation Development Association)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2005... Staff The Transportation Development Association (TDA) of Wisconsin's Board of Directors has approved new officers and board members for 2006. Scott Sharp, AFSCME, Wisconsin Council 40, has been named president. Kristine Scott,...

Vision Awards.(Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2005... Staff The Bentley Company, Milwaukee, has announced its Vision Award recipients. The Vision Awards are given to those companies and individuals that share The Bentley Company's mission of providing the highest level of professional...

Bank Job.
November 10, 2005... Staff Total Team Construction LLC, Brookfield Wis., has been awarded the contract to provide design/build construction management services for the Foundations Bank & Executive Center project in Pewaukee, Wis. Phase I of the project...

On the Move.(National Survey & Engineering appoints Jacob Braun )
November 10, 2005... Staff Appleton, Wis. -- National Survey & Engineering has added Jacob Braun as survey crew chief at the firm's Appleton office. Braun has six years of surveying experience, most recently with the Bureau of Land Management, Eastern...

Acquisition Announced.
November 17, 2005... Staff Heartland Engineering, an eight-person engineering firm in Brookfield, Wis., has been acquired by Mead & Hunt. Mead & Hunt is a privately held, employee-owned engineering and architectural firm with a dozen offices nationally,...

Business of the Year.(Ruekert/Mielke)(Brief Article)
November 17, 2005... Staff Ruekert/Mielke, a civil engineering firm in Pewaukee, Wis., has been named the Waukesha County Business of the Year. Ruekert/Mielke, founded in 1946, is known as a champion for municipalities, stressing interrelationships between...

Inflation Explained.
November 17, 2005... Staff Ken Simonson, chief economist of The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has issued an analysis of the cost of construction from 2001 to 2005 which examines the dramatic rise in construction costs in the past two years as...

Strategic Alliance.
November 17, 2005... Staff Reed Construction Data has announced a strategic alliance with Contractors Register, Inc., the creators of The Blue Book and BB-Bid[R]. The agreement incorporates the BB-Bid online bid management system into Reed Private Plan...

Editor's Report.(Column)
November 17, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein During a visit to the safety trailer that is a mandatory stop for anyone who sets foot on the Marquette Interchange job site earlier this fall, I was told my safety vest wasn't fit for use pushing carts in a Wal-Mart...

According To Plan.(Black Diamond Group Inc)
November 17, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Black Diamond Group sees opening in market, starts concrete division The owners of Black Diamond Group Inc., Oak Creek, Wis., have been considering starting a concrete division for several...

New Luster.
November 17, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder La Crosse's Cass Street Bridge in midst of $8.8-million rehab jobA pair of two-lane bridges spans the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wis. Both are painted the same powder blue, but...

Happy Anniversary.
November 17, 2005... Staff Ditch Witch Midwest marks 35th year in business Ditch Witch Midwest is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The company was started in Lombard, Ill., in April of 1970 by Earl K. Harbaugh, and had only two employees....

Construction Begins.(MSI General Corp. bags contract from First Congregational United Church of Christ of Oconomowoc)(Brief Article)
November 24, 2005... Staff The First Congregational United Church of Christ of Oconomowoc, Wis., has selected MSI General Corporation for the design and construction of an addition to the front of their church. The church is located on 22 acres, and the...

New Website.
November 24, 2005... Staff Manitowoc Crane Group has launched a new website for its popular CraneCREDIT financial services products. The new site is now available for customers in the United States, while plans for Asia/Pacific and EMEA regional sites are...

Ashland Office.(Omnni Associates opens new branch office)(Brief Article)
November 24, 2005... Staff OMNNI Associates has announced the opening of their new branch office in Ashland, Wis. The office opened Nov. 1, and is located at 422 Third Street W, Ashland, WI 54806. Initially, the office will focus on providing...

New From RCD.
November 24, 2005... Staff Reed Construction Data (RCD), a provider of construction information products and services has announced the launch of their new construction forecasting and market outlook information website, www.BuildingTeamForecast.com . ...

Tool Box Talks.
November 24, 2005... Staff The National Asphalt Pavement Association announces the publication of "Tool Box Talks," a series of short training presentations designed for training paving crews in the field. The topics are "Truck Exchange," "Longitudinal...

Hot Stuff.
November 24, 2005... Staff A new auto-darkening welding helmet from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. in the Big Window Elite(TM) Series is the '29 Roadster. Making its debut alongside Miller's newest project vehicle, a '29 Roadster pickup, the new helmet design...

Job Site Armor.
November 24, 2005... Staff Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation announces the introduction of Job Site Armor(TM)-- a new program of Heavy Duty Safety Equipment. The products in the Job Site Armor line include Heavy Duty Safety Eyewear, Work Gloves, Hearing...

Portable Batch Plant.
November 24, 2005... Staff Mixer Systems, Inc., Pewaukee, Wis., now offers its EconoBatch batch plant in a skid-mounted version that is pre-wired and pre-piped for fast, easy installation. The plant includes the features of the standard plant such as split...