Construction articles from January 2007

Construction archives from January 2007

Activity, Growth For 2007.
January 8, 2007... By Christina Fisher Activity in Construction's region shows no signs of slowing down in 2007. Construction activity in the mid-Atlantic region shows no sign of slowing. The transportation, military, manufacturing, and bio-tech sectors...

State Business Tax Climate Index.
January 8, 2007... By Curtis S. Dubay and Chris Atkins, The Tax Foundation The State Business Tax Climate Index ranks how "business friendly" the 50 state tax systems are, providing a roadmap for state lawmakers, business owners and citizens concerned with...

Parker, Powell Promoted To Vice President Positions.
January 22, 2007... Staff The BE&K Building Group has promoted Tim Parker and Bob Powell to senior-level positions within the company. Parker has been named vice president -- Business Development, and Powell has been promoted to vice president -- Operations.

Skanska To Provide Predevelopment Services.
January 22, 2007... Staff Skanska USA Building Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with Atlanta-based Pope & Land Enterprises Inc. to provide pre-development services on the site of the Charlotte Coliseum. Skanska will provide a range of services...

Tompkins Builders Awarded Two Major Projects.
January 22, 2007... Staff Tompkins Builders, Inc., a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company, has been awarded a $57-million contract for the construction of an addition to Langley Air Force Base Hospital in Virginia. The project is scheduled to begin...

R.W. Murray To Build Mediatech.(R.W. Murray Co.)(Mediatech, Inc.)(BeeryRio )(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff R.W. Murray Co. has been awarded a contract to provide general contracting services for the Mediatech facility in Western Prince William County. Springfield, Va.-based BeeryRio is providing architectural services. The...

BJW Architecture, Inc. Adds Staff.
January 22, 2007... Staff To keep pace with its growing number of client projects, BJW Architecture, Inc. has hired project manager and interior designer Beth Herbst . A member of the International Interior Design Association, Herbst brings more than six...

Cassel Promoted, White Joins Rodgers Builders.
January 22, 2007... Staff Rodgers Builders, Inc. has named Mark E. Cassel to the position of general superintendent. Cassel was responsible for overseeing the recent construction of the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Other significant projects completed...

Putman Named Department Head.
January 22, 2007... Staff William C. Putman , PE, has been named Civil Engineering Department head in the Woodbridge, Virginia, office of Burgess & Niple. In this position, he oversees engineering teams for private and public projects. His responsibilities...

Mid-Atlantic Construction Receives Awards.
January 22, 2007... Staff Mid-Atlantic Construction, Inc. was presented with three safety awards from the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) at their 2006 national convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The safety awards were for Zero Lost Time...

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Names Board.(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff Robert H. Konoske , vice president and general manager of Coreslab Structures (LA) Inc. in Perris, Calif., has been named the 2007 chairman of the board of directors for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. His plans for the...

Chesapeake Supply & Equipment Launches Website.
January 22, 2007... Staff Chesapeake Supply & Equipment announced the launch of a new corporate website, viewable and searchable at EquipmentByChesapeake.com. Amongst a wide variety of features, the site provides users with a comprehensive database of the...

GeoStructures Closes 2006 With Significant Growth.(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff GeoStructures announced that its business has grown by one-third in 2006 to accommodate demand among builders for its site improvement technologies. Leading the growth was the company's signature Geopier product, followed by Impact...

SPS Celebrates 30th Anniversary.
January 22, 2007... Staff Structural Preservation Systems (SPS) -- a Baltimore-based specialty-contracting firm that delivers services, systems and technologies that build, repair, protect, strengthen, and reinforce concrete, steel, masonry, timber, and soils...

CM Index Strides Ahead In 2006.
January 22, 2007... By Margot Crabtree, Trade Trends Here is an analysis of the past year of the Construction Magazine Index. A decline in the price of oil after record rises and a lull in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve combined to boost the...

Winter Preparation At Homestead Preserve.
January 22, 2007... By Gini and Dan McKain Contractors at work on the Homestead Preserve in Bath County, Virginia, are working to install utilities before winter arrives. Homestead Preserve is an exclusive planned vacation community of only 450 homes...

Portside Center In Mt. Pleasant.(Mashburn Construction)(David Teague)(Interview)
January 22, 2007... By Christina Fisher Mashburn Construction has nearly completed Portside Center, which is the largest contiguous Class A office space in Mt. Pleasant. Mashburn Construction has nearly finished Portside Center, a $4.3-million,...

Adding To The Arts Center.(College of Charleston. Albert Simons Center for the Arts)(Brantley Construction Company)
January 22, 2007... By Christina Fisher Brantley Construction is adding onto the Albert Simons Center for the Arts at the College of Charleston. Charleston, South Carolina-based Brantley Construction Company is in the beginning stages of an 18-month...