Construction articles from January 2006

Construction archives from January 2006

AGC Economist Calls Economy Healthy.
January 9, 2006... Staff Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America, stated in a December press conference that the economy is healthy and added, "It will pay off for the nonresidential construction industry, while...

ZweigWhite Report Names Hot Markets.
January 9, 2006... Staff Health care, highways and bridges, and higher education will be among the hottest markets for design and construction firms in 2006, while the air pollution, solid waste and telecommunications markets will struggle, according to 2006...

Increased Costs Will Continue Impact.
January 9, 2006... Staff In 2005, project-bidding prices in the construction industry continued to escalate. Even before the destructive hurricane season, the "PinnacleOne Pulse of U.S. Public Construction" study reported public owners were experiencing an...

Strong Activity, Steady Growth.
January 9, 2006... By Christina Fisher While construction activity remains strong, lingering effects from the events of 2005 and inflationary prices for construction materials probably mean steady -- not explosive -- industry growth for the region. ...

Robust 2005 For CM Stock Index.
January 9, 2006... By Margot Crabtree, Trade Trends The U.S. economy made a strong showing for the year, led by the blazing housing market. Despite skyrocketing oil prices, war in the Middle East and the heaviest hurricane season on record, the U.S....

Groundbreaking Compaction Equipment Technology.
January 23, 2006... Edited by Christina Fisher Barko Construction in Jamestown, N.C., has seen the potential of polygonal drum compaction technology. When thinking of a small construction company, one typically conjures up the image of an upstart, one- or...

CertainTeed Employee Wins Award.
January 23, 2006... Staff CertainTeed Corporation employee Louis Daniel, of the company's Oxford, North Carolina, roofing production plant, has been honored for his tradition of community volunteerism as a recipient of the 2005 Volunteer Recognition Award...

Bass Joins HDR As Director.
January 23, 2006... Staff HDR, a national architectural, engineering and consulting firm, recently hired Peter L. Bass as its director of urban development services. He works out of HDR's Alexandria, Va., office. Bass has more than 35 years of expertise...

Clark Construction Group To Receive Award.
January 23, 2006... Staff The National Building Museum has announced it will present its prestigious annual Honor Award for 2006 to Clark Construction Group, LLC. Clark, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2006, will be honored for its work in...

Lattstrom Adds To Territory.(HA[currency]gglunds Drives')(Lars Lattstrom)(Brief Article)
January 23, 2006... Staff The recent sales of HA[currency]gglunds Drives' hydraulic motors and power units have resulted in the need for the North American operation, headquartered out of Columbus, Ohio, to aggressively add personnel to accommodate recent new...

MBMA Announces Safety Award Winners.
January 23, 2006... Staff The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) annually recognizes metal building systems manufacturers who show exceptional commitment to assuring workplace safety. Safety awards were presented at the MBMA Annual Meeting held...

Virginia Paving Wins NAPA Award.
January 23, 2006... By Christina Fisher Virginia Paving Company's programs have contributed to the community and won an award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association If you ask Phil Frazier, assistant plant manager, why Virginia Paving Company has...