Construction Digest articles from September 2006

Construction Digest archives from September 2006

Joint Summer Meeting.
September 11, 2006... Staff Louisville, sKy.- The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association/Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association Joint Summer Meeting was held July 27-30 at the Marriott Louisville in downtown Louisville. Speakers at the event included Joy Wilson,...

McHugh Renovating Blackstone Hotel.
September 11, 2006... Staff Chicago- Serving as general contractor, James McHugh Construction Co. is restoring Chicago's historic Blackstone hotel - closed since 1999 - to new levels of grandeur. Denver-based Sage Hospitality Resources, which specializes in...

Doosan Adds Dealer.
September 11, 2006... Staff Richmond, Ky.- Doosan Infracore America has added Interstate Equipment Sales & Rentals, Richmond, Ky., to the Doosan dealer network. Interstate Equipment will sell, rent and service existing Doosan equipment and the new DX Series of...

Construction Safety Partnership.
September 11, 2006... Staff Lexington, Ky.- Expansion of Memorial Coliseum at the University of Kentucky is taking place under a construction safety partnership involving the general contractor, Messer Construction Co., its numerous subcontractors and the...

New Westminster College Project.(Reinhart Construction Co.)(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... Staff Fulton, Mo.- The joint-venture team of S.M. Wilson & Co. and Reinhart Construction Co. is constructing the new Mueller Leadership Hall on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton. The new 25,000-square-foot facility will house the...

Cancer Center.
September 11, 2006... Staff Seymour, Ind.- Schneck Medical Center broke ground in July for its new cancer center. The new facility, designed by BSA LifeStructures, will comprise nearly 16,000 lineal feet. Total project cost is approximately $9.2 million. ...

People.
September 11, 2006... Staff Chicago - Nicholas J. Varrone has joined Clayco as senior regional director of construction in its Chicago office. Indianapolis - Karen O. Courtney , AIA, FSMPS, has been named to a two-year term to the board of directors of the...

OAIMA Golf Outing.
September 11, 2006... Staff New Albany, Ohio- The Ohio Aggregates Association & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held a golf outing at the Winding Hollow Country Club in New Albany on July 24. Over 170 golfers played in the scramble and players vied for...

Komatsu Relocates Headquarters.
September 11, 2006... Staff Chicago- Komatsu America Corp. has consolidated its two suburban offices and relocated the company headquarters to Continental Towers, 1701 W. Golf Rd. in Chicago's northwest suburb of Rolling Meadows. The new headquarters houses...

Illinois Golf Outing.
September 11, 2006... Staff Itasca, Ill.- Illinois Equipment Distributors recently held their 38th annual golf outing. The event was held at the Doral Eaglewood Resort in Itasca. First-place winner was Finkbiner Equipment and the second-place recipient was...

Fabick CAT Hosts Demo.(Fabick CAT )(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... Staff Fenton, Mo.- Fabick CAT introduced its first AccuGrade Demo and Dinner at its corporate facility in Fenton in late June. Fifty of Fabick CAT's current customers were invited to the event, an informational gathering about...

IED Race.(Indiana Equipment Distributors )(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... Staff Indianapolis- Indiana Equipment Distributors held their sixth annual go-kart race at Fastimes Indoor Karting in Indianapolis. Members raced against each other for the Traveling Trophy. Taking first-place honors were Bill Davis and...

Trump Project Rising.(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... Staff Chicago- The concrete structure for Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is rising on the north bank of the Chicago River. Bovis Lend Lease is the construction manager for the 92-story structure being developed by The Trump...

ACP Raises Funds For Foundation.
September 11, 2006... Staff Norcross, Ga.- Associated Construction Publications (ACP), a network of 14 regional magazines devoted to providing the latest construction industry news, raised $10,250 for the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation at...

Chicago Skyscraper.(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... Staff Chicago- Garrett Kelleher, executive chairman of Shelbourne Development Ltd. and the Shelbourne Group, has acquired the land and will fund the development of 400 N. Lake Shore Dr. The city has already granted zoning approval for a...

Editor's Report.(Ohio Department of Transportation plans for rehabilitation for Ironton-Russell Bridge.)(PRIDE of St. Louis Inc. has mobilized local union construction trades to achieve Safety Certification.)(Missouri Department of Transportation to test a new diesel-electric bucket truck.)
September 11, 2006... By Tom Hale To help you get your day started, we have added the ACP Contractor Weather Channel to our website. Now all you have to do to know what to expect from Mother Nature is to go to www.acppubs.com and in the upper left hand corner...

Upgrade 74 In Final Stage.
September 11, 2006... By Tom Hale Massive, four-year Interstate 74 project is winding down in Peoria area After four years of intensive activity, reconstruction of Interstate 74 through Peoria and East Peoria - downstate Illinois' largest highway...

Who Has The Keys?
September 11, 2006... By David Jankiewicz and Dan Shive, LeasePlan USA Protect company and employees by emphasizing driver safety Safety in the workplace has emerged as one of the top issues facing business executives today, particularly those in the...

McCann Conducts Addison Event.
September 11, 2006... Staff Pig roast and tent sale are held at Illinois facility McCann Industries recently held a pig roast and tent sale for its customers at its facility at 543 S. Rohlwing Rd. in Addison, Ill. Over 60 manufacturers and vendors offered a...

Screen Machine's New Headquarters.(Screen Machine Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... Staff Over 400 people attend grand opening in Pataskala Screen Machine Industries Inc., parent company of The Screen Machine, Tiger Screen and Screen Machine Crushing Division, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new corporate...

Holt Hosts Roundtable Discussion.(Holt Equipment Co.)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Staff Indianapolis-- Sam Allen and Bob Brock of Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division visit a handful of dealers each year. In Indianapolis, Holt Equipment Co. was selected to host a Deere customer roundtable discussion. Topics...

ISCO Opens New Louisville Facility.(ISCO Industries L.L.C. opens a new distribution and fabrication facility )(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Staff Louisville, Ky.-- Close on the heals of aggressive expansion of sales and distribution facilities across the nation and Canada over the past five years, ISCO Industries has opened a new distribution and fabrication facility a little...

IUPUI's Building Boom.(Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Staff Indianapolis-- IUPUI is experiencing a building boom. Several construction projects are proceeding on the downtown Indianapolis university campus, including a new campus center. Hunt Construction Group is overseeing work on the...

Science Teachers Workshop.
September 25, 2006... Staff Grafton, Ill.-- School teachers from across Illinois gathered at the Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center in Grafton for the Illinois Science Teachers Workshop: Mining, Rocks & Minerals in Today's Society, presented by the...

Enhancement Funding.(Ohio Department of Transportation gives funding for roadside improvement)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Staff Columbus, Ohio-- Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Gordon Proctor has announced that 35 communities across Ohio will receive a total of $14.5 million in federal transportation enhancement funds from the department....

Highway Inspections.
September 25, 2006... Staff Jefferson City, Mo.-- To make sure highway improvements are progressing as promised, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials have hit the road to inspect the state's busiest highways. Highway engineers are examining...

City Hall Renovation.(Alton, Ill. City Hall)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Staff Alton, Ill.-- Contegra Construction Co., an Edwardsville, Ill.-based construction management firm, is serving as owner's representative for the renovation of historic Alton City Hall. Christner is the architect for the $3-million...

Condo Building.
September 25, 2006... Staff Chicago-- Groundbreaking ceremonies were held recently for the new 30,484-square-foot, five-story, 16-unit Converge Condominiums building at 744 W. Fullerton Ave. in Chicago. According to Summit Design + Build, LLC, the new glass and...

People.
September 25, 2006... Staff Springfield, Ill. -- The American Council of Engineering Cos. of Illinois (ACEC-Illinois) has installed its officers for Organizational Year 2006-2007. They are Peter H. Mesha , P.E., Wight & Co., Darien -- president; Reginald H....

Reynolds Back At Indiana State Fair.
September 25, 2006... Staff Indianapolis-- Reynolds Farm Equipment, a longtime fixture at the Indiana State Fair, displayed an array of equipment and other products at this year's fair. Their exhibit included the JCB Dancing Digger, with an operator putting the...

Parts Distribution Center.(LBX Company L.L.C. starts consstruction of a parts distributio center)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Staff Lexington, Ky.-- LBX Co., makers of Link-Belt earthmoving, forestry and material handling equipment, announces the start of construction of a 50,000-square-foot service parts distribution center to be located at its recently...

Heart Hospital.
September 25, 2006... Staff St. Louis-- After more than two years of construction, the first wave of patients was moved recently into private rooms at the newly completed, 96-bed St. John's Mercy Heart Hospital in Creve Coeur, Mo. McCarthy Buildings Cos. Inc.,...

Messer Construction Honored.
September 25, 2006... Staff Cincinnati-- Messer Construction Co., Cincinnati, received a 2006 Governor's Excellence in Workers' Compensation Award. Messer won in the Self Insured Employer Category. "Employers like Messser Construction Co. have demonstrated...

New Highway Work Zone Law.
September 25, 2006... Staff Jefferson City, Mo.-- In Missouri, a new highway work zone law -- which became effective Aug. 28 -- imposes big penalties for reckless drivers. Injuring or killing a highway worker could cost $10,000, as well as a lost license for a...

Anderson Plant.(Nestle USA Inc opens a new plant in Anderson)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Staff Anderson, Ind.-- Ground has been broken for Nestle's new plant in Anderson. The $359-million facility will produce and distribute Nestle Nesquik and Ready-to-Drink and Nestle Coffemate products. Nestle will transform a farm field of...

Cement Consumption Growth Continues.(industry forecasts of cement)(Brief article)(Market overview)
September 25, 2006... Staff Skokie, Ill.-- Although a slowdown of the U.S. economy is expected, the Portland Cement Association's (PCA) summer forecast says cement consumption is expected to reach 129.6 million tons this year, an increase of 2.3 percent...

Carver's Becomes ASV Dealer.
September 25, 2006... Staff Springfield, Ill.-- ASV Inc., based in Grand Rapids, Minn., announces that Carver's Westside Power Equipment, Springfield, has signed on as a dealer. ASV designs and manufactures rubber track loaders and accessories, attachments and...

Editor's Report.
September 25, 2006... By Tom Hale In this issue, we introduce Contract Starts Summary, which tracks construction starts in the six-state Construction Digest area with year-to-date comparisons to the previous two years. Contract Starts Summary will be published...

Lucas Oil Stadium Taking Shape.
September 25, 2006... Story by Tom Hale New home of Indianapolis Colts is scheduled to open in 2008 Lucas Oil Stadium, a massive, $675-million retractable roof sports and entertainment facility, is springing up in downtown Indianapolis. The stadium,...

Kenworth 2007: A Look Ahead.
September 25, 2006... Story by Tom Hale Truck manufacturer expanding Chillicothe facility Kenworth Truck Co., a division of PACCAR Inc., is looking ahead to 2007. The company is not only investing in the future with a multimillion-dollar addition to its...

IAAP Tees Off In Springfield.
September 25, 2006... Staff Annual golf outing attracts 235 golfers Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) held their annual golf outing on Aug. 14 at Piper Glen Golf Club and Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Ill. A total of 235...