Rocky Mountain Construction articles from August 2008

Rocky Mountain Construction archives from August 2008

Natural Gas Pipeline in the Works.
August 11, 2008... Staff Houston, TX- A Texas-based pipeline company has announced plans to build a pipeline capable of carrying more than 1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas from southwestern Wyoming to a pipeline interconnect at Malin, OR, near the...

Tri-Services Building to House Three Labs.(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Staff Albuquerque- Construction has started on a new state-of-the-art, sustainable Tri-Services Laboratory Building that will house three of New Mexico's leading state laboratories: the Department of Health Scientific Laboratory Division,...

Wolf Pack Wins Concrete Canoe Title.(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Staff Montreal- With equal parts technical skill, creativity and determination, the University of Nevada, Reno captured its first ever national Concrete Canoe title in June at the American Society of Civil Engineers' 21st Annual National...

HOBAS Pipe Promotes Khamanian.
August 11, 2008... Staff Houston, TX- HOBAS Pipe USA - manufacturer of centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe systems - has promoted Bijan Khamanian to Division Manager, West. This newly created position covers the western United...

Rail Runner Advances.
August 11, 2008... Story by Bruce Higgins Construction of Commuter Rail Line Pushes Ahead to Santa Fe The May 28, 2007, issue of Rocky Mountain Construction featured facilities construction for the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter train, providing...

Isleta Resort Hotel.
August 11, 2008... Story by Bruce Higgins Pueblo Upgrades Its Casino with a Striking New Facility The Pueblo of Isleta, located 13 miles south of Albuquerque, is expanding the casino it has operated for more than a decade into the category of a...

'Greenovation' Set for Hilton Hotel.
August 25, 2008... Staff Albuquerque-- The Albuquerque Hilton Hotel, a landmark in the city's midtown area for nearly 40 years, is undergoing a comprehensive $14-million "greenovation" that will incorporate energy and water conservation and feature a fresh,...

Shortages Delaying Paving Projects.(Brief article)
August 25, 2008... Staff Denver-- Shortages of asphalt and its key ingredients threaten to delay up to $275 million in Colorado summer paving projects, the Denver Post reported July 14. The shortages are affecting 34 of the Colorado Department of...

NM Students Share 'Concrete Thinking'.
August 25, 2008... Staff Skokie, IL-- The versatility and recyclability of concrete was put to the test in the third annual Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World student design competition. The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and...

Putzmeister Names Regional Manager.(promotion of Tom Redding at Putzmeister America Inc.)(Brief article)
August 25, 2008... Staff Sturtevant, WI-- Putzmeister America Inc. has promoted Tom Redding to Northwest regional sales manager. He will be based out of Colorado. In his new position, Redding will be responsible for sales and customer support of new and...

NTEA Recognizes Safety and Quality.
August 25, 2008... Staff Farmington Hills, MI-- The National Truck Equipment Association recently requalified 57 companies nationwide for their commitment to safety and quality standards through its Member Verification Program. Members who have...

FAA Grant Boosts Denver Airport Project.
August 25, 2008... Staff Denver-- Denver International Airport is in line for a $28-million grant from The Federal Aviation Administration to construct new aircraft parking spaces along Concourse C, according to airport officials. DIA will use the money...

New Holland Construction Adds Dealer.(Western Implement Co.)(Brief article)
August 25, 2008... Staff Montrose, CO-- New Holland Construction has announced the appointment of a new dealer in Colorado. Western Implement's branch in Montrose will cover Gunnison and Ouray counties. Operating a full service dealership with over 5,000...

ASCE Honors Colorado Engineer.
August 25, 2008... Staff Reston, VA-- Retired Maj. Gen. Joseph A. "Bud" Ahearn, P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, NAC, a senior executive with CH2M HILL in Denver, was recently named a distinguished member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. In his current...

Cannon Design Opens Office in Phoenix.(Brief article)
August 25, 2008... Staff Phoenix-- Cannon Design, an international architectural, engineering and planning firm, has opened offices in Phoenix. The firm has planned 25 projects in Arizona over the past 20 years. Current assignments include the Pima...

Two Potain Crane Dealers Appointed.
August 25, 2008... Staff Manitowoc, WI-- Equipment distributors in Phoenix and Salt Lake City have been appointed dealers for Manitowoc's self-erecting crane line from Potain. Compass Equipment, based in Phoenix, will represent the brand for the state...

NUCA Hosts NM Candidate.(National Utility Contractors Association)(New Mexico)(Brief article)
August 25, 2008... Staff Arlington, VA-- On June 25, the National Utility Contractors Association hosted a meet-and-greet breakfast in Washington, DC, for Dan East, NUCA's senior vice president and the Republican nominee for New Mexico's 3rd congressional...

Architect Chosen for Concert Hall Project.
August 25, 2008... Staff Toronto, Ontario-- The Colorado Symphony Orchestra and officials from the city and county of Denver have chosen Toronto architectural firm Diamond and Schmitt Architects to lead the design of the Boettcher Concert Hall project. ...

ARA Awards Scholarships.
August 25, 2008... Staff Moline, IL-- Two Arizona students planning futures in the equipment rental industry were among those awarded a total of $34,000 in scholarships from the American Rental Association Foundation for 2008/2009. ARA Foundation...

Bobcat Contest Winner from Utah.
August 25, 2008... Staff West Fargo, ND-- After an exciting 21 weeks of reviewing entries from Bobcat compact equipment enthusiasts, Bobcat Company officials have selected the winners in the How Bobcat Unleashed Me Contest. The contest asked compact...

Stone Appoints District Manager.
August 25, 2008... Staff Honeoye, NY-- Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has appointed Justin Canup as district sales manager to serve equipment dealers and rental houses in Arizona, Nevada, California, and Hawaii. Canup has more than 11 years of...

Flagstaff Upgrades Treatment Plant.(Brief article)
August 25, 2008... Story by Terry Ertter PCL Builds Major Expansion at Wildcat Hill Facility Professional golfers have a quote that neatly summarizes their game: "Drive for show -- putt for dough." Like other sports quotes, it reflects a larger reality....

Fighting High Fuel Prices.(Interview)
August 25, 2008... Story by Loren Faulkner Four Colorado Contractors Explain Problems They Face With Rising Diesel and Gasoline Costs At a time when escalating fuel prices continue to rock the construction industry, Colorado is considering a big cutback...