Construction Digest articles from August 2006

Construction Digest archives from August 2006

Editor's Report.(Honda has plans to build a automobile plant in Decatur County.)(Shiel Sexton Co., Indianapolis, to manage construction of the $275-million Indianapolis convention center expansion.)(Conrad Properties to complete its $18.5-million renovation of the six-story Cupples Station #1 building by June 2007.)
August 14, 2006... By Tom Hale Trimble announces that it will hold its International User Conference Nov. 6-8 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. The theme of Trimble Dimensions 2006 -- Building Your Connected Site -- emphasizes how process integration...

Upgrading U.S. 30.
August 14, 2006... Story by Tom Hale Massive 26.4-mile project completing upgrade of route to four lanes in northwest Ohio The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is pursuing a $1.4-billion construction program this year, up from $1.3 billion in...

Kirby-Smith's St. Louis Open House.
August 14, 2006... Staff Attendees see what's new at Gravois Road facility Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc., a leading distributor of cranes and heavy equipment for contractors in the central United States, conducted an open house at its St. Louis...

Brandeis Hosts Customer Appreciation Event.(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Staff Fishing tournament attracts more than 100 participants Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co.'s Corbin and Stanville, Ky., branches recently hosted an annual customer appreciation event--the 15th annual Brandeis Customer Appreciation...

Underground Utility Show.
August 14, 2006... Staff Manteno event offers variety of equipment, seminars and demonstrations Approximately 800 people attended World of Training at Dig Big, held June 27-29 at The Planet Underground in Manteno, Ill. Presented by Underground Focus...

Compact Equipment Offers Versatility.
August 28, 2006... Staff Ohio Concrete Sawing & Drilling uses compact equipment to remove 1.2 million pounds of concrete from building The versatility of compact equipment came into play during a recent demolition project at the University of Michigan in...

The Columbian.
August 28, 2006... Story by Tom Hale Forty-eight-story, luxury condominium developmentoffers stunning views of Chicago and Lake Michigan Ken Chura, a 30-year construction veteran and former late-model stock car driver, is accustomed to moving quickly,...

Construction Vehicles: Assets Or Liabilities?
August 28, 2006... By Gary H. Gokey, CSP, ARM, Safety Management Group of Indiana Steps for an effective fleet management program Are your company vehicles, either those that are incidental or primary to the business, costing you too much money to operate...

Editor's Report.
August 28, 2006... By Tom Hale Saint Louis University has broken ground on its new $80.5-million multipurpose arena near Compton and Interstate 64/Highway 40. Construction of the arena complex is expected to take 18 to 19 months, with an opening in March...

Homrich Handles IU Project.(Indiana University)(Brief article)
August 28, 2006... Staff Contractor demolishes seven buildings at Indiana University Utilizing a variety of machines and attachments, Homrich Inc., Demolition & Environmental Contractors, recently demolished seven two-story buildings within the Ashton...

Construction Program OK'd.
August 28, 2006... Staff Jefferson City, Mo.-- The Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission has approved a new five-year transportation construction program including more than 900 highway and bridge projects. The Statewide Transportation Improvement...

Indiana Interchange Project.(Indiana Department of Transportation)(Brief article)
August 28, 2006... Staff Richmond, Ind.-- In early July, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials marked the official start of $28 million in Major Moves construction to rebuild and upgrade the interchange of U.S. 27 and Interstate 80. At the...

Cupples Station Loft Apartments.
August 28, 2006... Staff St. Louis-- Thanks to design-builder Clayco, the historic Cupples Station warehouse district unveiled its latest redevelopment -- HRI Properties' Cupples Station Loft Apartments -- two and a half months early. Located at the...

Auditorium Project.(Hokanson Cos.)(Brief article)
August 28, 2006... Staff Indianapolis-- Kiwanis International has announced plans to construct a $2-million, 200-seat auditorium that will be connected to Kiwanis International headquarters. The auditorium will accommodate simultaneous interpretation for...

Sports Park.(Brief article)
August 28, 2006... Staff O'Fallon, Ill.-- Holland Construction Services broke ground in May on Phase 1 of the O'Fallon Sports Park. The 50-acre, $9-million development will include four baseball fields with tournament-quality lighting and design, a...

Welding Training Center.
August 28, 2006... Staff Troy, Ohio-- Hobart Brothers Co., a manufacturer of welding filler metals, has opened a new training center to address new filler metal solutions, along with safety and health practices. Located at Hobart Brothers' plant in Troy, the...

Green Developments.
August 28, 2006... Staff St. Louis-- Michael and Steven Roberts have tapped sustainable-consulting firm Vertegy to assist with the development of two significant sustainable projects in the city of St. Louis. The Roberts Luxury Residences, a new residential...

People.
August 28, 2006... Staff Chicago -- Jeff Harwood has joined Summit Design + Build, LLC as director of field operations. Mark Heffron has been named project manager. Indianapolis -- Jamie Stringfield has rejoined Maregatti Interiors as a senior associate...

On The Move.
August 28, 2006... By Jim Jobes EZ Loader truck makes machine deliveries practical and economical The equipment rental business is not a "will-call" business. Customers expect the equipment they order to be delivered directly to their job site; and...