Construction Digest articles from May 2006

Construction Digest archives from May 2006

Brandenburg Demolishes 27-Story Building.(hospital building in Chicago demolished)
May 8, 2006... Story by Ryan Johnson Former hospital building in Chicago is razed for future development Demolishing a 27-story building presents huge challenges, but when you consider tearing down a structure in downtown Chicago it can create even...

Construction Safety Conference & Exposition.
May 8, 2006... Staff Attendees enjoy seminars and exhibits at 16th annual show "Building Our Future" was the theme of the 16th annual Construction Safety Conference & Exposition, held April 4-6 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont,...

Editor's Report.
May 8, 2006... By Tom Hale With highway construction kicking into high gear throughout the Digest area, work zone safety is a key concern. Each year across the nation, thousands are killed or injured in work zone crashes. Four out of five of those killed...

One-Stop Shop.(Red River Ranch)(Company overview)
May 8, 2006... By Tara Deering Red River Ranch develops two processes for producing mulch and raw wood waste material Glenn Salyer believes in making sure all of his customers are satisfied -- whether it's the landscaper wanting freshly fluffed...

Ohio CAT Displays Car.
May 22, 2006... Staff Cleveland- The 2006 CAT Racing NASCAR was on display at Ohio CAT's Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland locations in March. The race car was on display as part of the Ohio CAT stores' spring sale, featuring new and updated Caterpillar...

High-Rise Condominium Enclave.
May 22, 2006... Staff Chicago- Construction is moving ahead at The Fairbanks and Lofts at CityFront Plaza at 240 E. Illinois, a half-block east of Michigan Avenue's "Magnificent Mile" in Chicago's South Streeterville neighborhood. The Fairbanks is the...

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago.
May 22, 2006... Staff Chicago- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co., L.L.C., Chevy Chase, Md., and Chicago-based Prism Development Co. have announced Prism's plan to construct a 40-story, 360,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton-managed residential tower on a prime site at...

Fairbanks Hall.(educational and resource center)(Brief article)
May 22, 2006... Staff Indianapolis- This summer, work will begin on Fairbanks Hall, an educational and resource center, which is a collaboration of Clarian Health Partners, the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana University School of...

600 North Fairbanks Tower.(residential high-rise)(Brief article)
May 22, 2006... Staff Chicago- Construction is proceeding on 600 North Fairbanks, a 227-unit residential high-rise designed by famed architect Helmut Jahn in the South Streeterville neighborhood, according to 600 N. Fairbanks LLC, the development joint...

People.
May 22, 2006... Staff Indianapolis - August Mack Environmental Inc. has promoted Joshua Flood to project manager. In addition, the company has promoted Matthew Folz to staff scientist in the Investigation/Closure department in the Indianapolis office, and...

Editor's Report.
May 22, 2006... By Tom Hale McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. has been awarded "General Contractor of the Year" by the Midwest Council of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), a construction trade association of specialty contractors and suppliers...

Pomeroy-Mason Bridge.(new concrete cable-stayed structure connecting Ohio and West Virginia)
May 22, 2006... Story by Tom Hale New concrete cable-stayed structure connecting Ohio and West Virginia Rising from the Ohio River, two massive pylons signify the emergence of the new Pomeroy-Mason Bridge. This fascinating three-span, asymmetrical...

Trenching in Historic Horse Country.
May 22, 2006... By Cathy Medina Kentucky contractor trenches in region known for thoroughbred horses, limestone rock Most people appreciate rural Bourbon County in Kentucky for its horses, history and hospitality, but G & W Construction...

Big Job, Solution.(Trucco Construction)(Company overview)
May 22, 2006... By Mike Crummy Trucco Construction maintains production with Atlas Copco's most powerful breaker Contractors face a number of challenges on any given job site, especially when that contractor is working on the largest, most expensive...