Construction Digest articles from January 2007

Construction Digest archives from January 2007

CIT Reports Cautious Optimism.
January 8, 2007... Staff Contractors expect to spend more on new equipment in 2007 CIT Construction, a unit of CIT Group Inc., a global provider of commercial and consumer finance solutions, has released the results of its 31st annual CIT Construction...

Midwest Market Remains Strong.
January 8, 2007... By Tom Hale Another positive construction outlook for Digest-area states Despite reports that the economy is beginning to slow down, contractors in the Midwest can expect another robust year. According to a report by CIT Construction,...

Condominium Project.
January 8, 2007... Staff Chicago-- Summit Design + Build, LLC has been selected as design-build general contractor for Fulton Market Office Condominium. The project involves a complete structural renovation and conversion of an existing heavy timber and...

BLS Enterprises Celebrates 20th.
January 8, 2007... Staff Itasca, Ill.-- BLS Enterprises Inc. recently celebrated 20 years of service to the construction industry. BLS Enterprises office staff celebrated the anniversary with a birthday cake. Barry Stoughton is president of the company.

Phoenix Walk Construction.(Holland Construction Services)(Brief article)
January 8, 2007... Staff O'Fallon, Mo.-- Holland Construction Services is constructing Phoenix Walk at Winghaven, a retail shopping center at the northeast corner of Winghaven Boulevard and Phoenix Parkway in O'Fallon. The $3.6-million project will provide...

People.
January 8, 2007... Staff Elmhurst, Ill. -- International Contractors announces that David Binkley has joined the team as vice president of business development. Also, Timothy M. Clark has been named project engineer for International Contractors and Rob...

Editor's Report.(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)
January 8, 2007... By Tom Hale During 2007, there will be continued economic growth; however, the growth will be significantly slower than in 2006. That was the overall conclusion of the economic expert speakers during the National Truck Equipment...

The Chicago Spire's New Design.
January 22, 2007... Staff Chicago- Shelbourne Development Group Inc. has officially filed for final design approval with the city of Chicago to build "The Chicago Spire," a landmark, 2,000-foot-tall spiraling tower at the mouth of the Chicago River along Lake...

Erb Opens New Mt. Vernon Facility.(Erb Equipment Company Inc.)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff Mt. Vernon, Ill.- Erb Equipment Co. recently held a grand opening of their new facility in Mt. Vernon. The approximately 13,000-square-foot building is located at 11322 State Route 148. The facility includes sales offices, parts...

Clayton Mixed-Use Project.
January 22, 2007... Staff Clayton, Mo.- Orchard Development Group, an established nationwide developer of residential and commercial properties, has received final approval to proceed with the development of its proposed $150-million mixed-use project located...

Kirberg Co. Receives Award.(from Associated General Contractors)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff St. Louis- Kirberg Co. received the prestigious Associated General Contractors (AGC) of St. Louis 2006 Construction Keystone Award - Project of the Year for its roof renovation of One Financial Plaza, a 13-story skyscraper in...

Vertegy Website.
January 22, 2007... Staff St. Louis- Vertegy, a St. Louis-based enterprise specializing in consulting services for clients seeking to develop green and sustainable facilities, has launched its new website: www.vertegyconsultants.com . The site allows visitors...

Loft Project.(St. Louis Centre)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff St. Louis- Paric Corp. has been selected for the renovation of St. Louis Centre, located at 600 Washington Ave. It is Paric's 10th loft project in downtown St. Louis. In one of the most anticipated renovation projects in the...

Renovation Project.(Brinkmann Constructors)(Trivers Associates Architects)(McCormack Baron Salazar)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff St. Louis- The 103-year-old structure that is home to the Washington Apartments in St. Louis' Central West End is being renovated. The seven-story building, once home to the famed George Washington Hotel, was converted to apartments...

People.
January 22, 2007... Staff Evansville, Ind. - Dennis Strickland has been named an agri-specialist for Whayne Supply Co.'s Evansville location. Indianapolis - Philip Cartwright has joined BSA LifeStructures' Indianapolis office as a senior planner for the...

Editor's Report.
January 22, 2007... By Tom Hale In Louisville, Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher joined state and local dignitaries to turn shovels of dirt in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Louisville Arena project. The project site is situated on the block bordered by...

Touring New Indianapolis Airport.
January 22, 2007... By Tom Hale New midfield passenger terminal set for completion in late 2008 Construction is proceeding on the $1.1-billion New Indianapolis Airport, hailed as the largest development initiative in the city of Indianapolis' history....

Thanks For The Lift.(Progress West HealthCare Center; elevators)
January 22, 2007... By Larry Trojak With the walls closing in on O'Fallon hospital project, the use of Genie Runabouts come up big In the real of the construction world - where traditionally, bigger is always better - it's not often that a piece of...