Construction articles from January 2008

Construction archives from January 2008

Titlow To Lead Natural Systems Group.
January 14, 2008... Staff Chas. H. Sells, Inc. (SELLS) announced that Budd Titlow, professional wetland scientist and wildlife biologist, has joined the SELLS Cary, North Carolina, office as its Natural Systems and Permitting group leader.

Bleakney Joins EcoStar.
January 14, 2008... Staff EcoStar, a leading manufacturer of premium steep-slope roofing materials, is pleased to announce the addition of Carl Bleakney as the company's new Southern Regional sales manager. In this position, Bleakney will oversee sales for...

MEMA Promotes Earp, Wilson.
January 14, 2008... Staff The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) announced two executive staff promotions: Wendy Earp to vice president, secretary and CFO, and Ann Wilson to senior vice president of government affairs. Wendy Earp is...

ABCC Presents Awards.(Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... Staff The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC) recognized the "Best of the Best" projects at the association's 2007 Excellence In Construction Awards banquet. Taking the top honor for the Specialty Contractor Project...

Seretta Wins Tilt-Up Award.(Seretta Construction Inc.)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... Staff Seretta Construction Mid-Atlantic, LLC has been awarded the highest honor from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, the Tilt-Up Achievement Award for 2008 for its work on the American LaFrance Office Headquarters and Manufacturing...

Coble Trench Safety Opens Charleston Location.(appointment of Teddy Phillips)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... Staff Coble Trench Safety, Inc. (CTS) - a Greensboro-based company specializing in the rental and sales of trench safety equipment, as well as OSHA-compliant training classes and the rental and sales of traffic safety equipment - announced...

PacLease Announces Three New Locations.
January 14, 2008... Staff PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) continues its North American franchise network expansion with the addition of three new full-service lease locations in Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina. The new PacLease locations are operated...

Beacon Partners To Build Speculative Project.
January 14, 2008... Staff Charlotte-based commercial real estate firm Beacon Partners has purchased land in the International Business Park at Concord. The firm, which develops land across North and South Carolina, closed on 11 acres in Phase II of the park....

MBP Wins Contracts.
January 14, 2008... Staff McDonough Bolyard Peck (MBP) was selected by Fauquier County Government & Public Schools in late 2006 to provide project management services during the construction of the new Kettle Run High School. The success of team members Mike...

Construction -- No Signs Of Slowing.
January 14, 2008... By Christina Fisher Construction across all industry sectors is in full swing, and while there are concerns, the mood is optimistic for 2008. The industry is faring well in Construction's region, and this trend is expected to continue...

Stock Index Weathers Turbulent 2007.
January 14, 2008... By Margot Crabtree, Trade Trends The Construction Magazine Index continued to defy gravity, even as some components clearly struggled. Wall Street was not the place this year for the faint-hearted. Stocks romped into March, but after...

NCDOT's Online DBE Orientation Program.(N.C. Department of Transportation's)(Disadvantaged Business Enterprise )(Brief article)
January 28, 2008... Staff The N.C. Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights and Business Development reminds minority- and women-owned businesses seeking work with transportation agencies in North Carolina that they can complete online training...

Pioneer Becomes Blanchard's Newest Product Division.
January 28, 2008... Staff On December 14, 2007, Blanchard Machinery along with six Southeastern CaterpillarA[R] dealers obtained certain assets of Pioneer Machinery from Caterpillar, Inc., which had acquired Pioneer Machinery from private ownership in 2001....

Rowe Acquires South Carolina Firm.
January 28, 2008... Staff Michigan-based Rowe Incorporated has acquired Carolina Aerial Surveys, LLC, an aerial surveying and land development services company in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The new office will operate under the name of Rowe Professional Service...

Doosan Portable Power To Relocate.
January 28, 2008... Staff The recently acquired Portable Power business unit of Doosan Infracore has announced that it has acquired a manufacturing and office location in Statesville, N.C., where it intends to produce air compressors, light towers and...

SIGAL Construction Celebrates 30 Years.(Brief article)
January 28, 2008... Staff SIGAL Construction, a leading Washington, D.C., area general contractor, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, SIGAL has performed extensive building renovations, tenant interiors and has built many...

Opdyke Earns LEED Certification.
January 28, 2008... Staff Shana Opdyke, a sales engineer with design-build contractor GeoStructures, has achieved accreditation for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

TRINITY Group Awarded In Excess Of $22 Million.(Brief article)
January 28, 2008... Staff TRINITY Group Construction in Herndon, Virginia, has announced that it has been awarded multiple contracts worth approximately $32.6 million. The projects range in scope from interior build-out, a business park, a town center, and a...

Major Step Forward For Maryland Smart Growth Projects.
January 28, 2008... Staff Governor Martin O'Malley has announced Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of two measures that will allow planned Smart Growth development around two of the state's key transit stations to move to the next phase. BPW approval was...

Branch & Associates Moves Into Renovated Mansion.
January 28, 2008... Staff A former historic mansion and romantic restaurant where scores of couples enjoyed fine dining and even celebrated engagements has been transformed into unique office space for general contractor Branch & Associates. The building...

Editor's Report.
January 28, 2008... By Christina Fisher Getting The Most From Your Association Membership By Wendy O'Bryan Ward, Constructive Communication, Inc. Are you ever challenged to validate your association membership to the accounting department? Association...

Concrete Pavement Projects Win Awards.
January 28, 2008... Staff Two regional projects won a Gold Award from the American Concrete Pavement Association. The American Concrete Pavement Association named the recipients of the 18th Annual "Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards," the concrete...

Workers' Compensation Faces Threats In 2008.
January 28, 2008... By Keith Pearsall Managing workers' compensation costs is a never-ending process that encompasses all aspects of the workplace. While declining workers' compensation rates have benefited employers in recent years, there are challenges...