Construction articles from June 2007

Construction archives from June 2007

Dewberry Establishes Virginia Tech Scholarship.
June 11, 2007... Staff Dewberry, a leading engineering and architecture design firm, has announced that it will establish The Dewberry Scholarship at Virginia Tech in honor of the students and professors lost on April 16, 2007. The need-based, permanently...

Cross Joins Skanska, Myer Wins Award.
June 11, 2007... Staff Skanska USA Building Inc. recently announced that Sean Cross, a 22-year veteran of the construction industry, has joined the company as senior project manager for Skanska's Carolinas and Virginia operations. Bob Myer was named...

Emcor Group Expands To D.C.(S.A. Comunale Company Inc., Mike Hughes named branch manager)(Brief article)
June 11, 2007... Staff S.A. Comunale, one of the leading fire protection, inspection and service providers in the country, has opened an office in Washington, D.C., increasing its presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The new D.C. office of Comunale...

Avatech's Walsh Retires, Davis Appointed CEO.(Avatech Solutions Inc., George M. Davis, Scotty Walsh)(Brief article)
June 11, 2007... Staff Avatech Solutions, Inc., the nationwide technology experts for design, engineering and facilities management, has announced that George M. Davis has been named president and CEO. George Davis, who most recently served as executive...

Versatile Compaction Equipment.
June 11, 2007... Story by Gini and Dan McKain Gramling Bros. Contracting relies on versatile Bomag compaction equipment to achieve the proper compaction densities on a site in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Edited by Christina Fisher "Trench density...

Spec'ing A Mixer.
June 11, 2007... Staff A mixer is a highly specialized piece of equipment that is expected to put in a number of years of service. To ensure efficiency over the life of the vehicle, it's important to spec wisely. No matter what type of construction...

VDOT Employs The Pothole Killer.(Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation uses spray patching system from Patch Management Inc.)
June 11, 2007... By Christina Fisher. VDOT has used the Pothole Killer to repair 60 potholes to 100 potholes a day, with better results than traditional methods. Morrisville, Pennsylvania-based Patch Management Inc. has come up with a new weapon...

NAWIC Region 11 Celebrates.(National Association of Women in Construction)(Brief article)
June 11, 2007... Staff The National Association of Women in Construction - Region 11 had reasons to celebrate with an annual Big Pig Pow Wow event and 40th anniversary celebrations for a chapter and the region. Greenville, South Carolina, Chapter 104...

Tilt-Up Provides Building Solutions.
June 25, 2007... Ed Sauter, Executive Director of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association Site cast tilt-up has proven to be a cost-effective yet aesthetically pleasing construction alternative for religious institutions. Today's congregations face many of...

Employee Retention Requires Person-Centered Plan.
June 25, 2007... Shawn Abraham, Corporate Recruiter, Structural Group When firms consider the long-term value of committing to employee retention, the effort is well worth the investment of time and resources. Retaining good employees is critical to a...

Kannapolis Gets New Train Station.
June 25, 2007... Edited by Christina Fisher The Kannapolis Village Park train station will offer a glimpse of the past and provide a home for an 1862 replica steam engine. For one of their most recent projects, architects at BJW Architecture, Inc. took...

The North Carolina Cancer Hospital.
June 25, 2007... By Christina Fisher Skanska USA Building Inc. is well under way on construction of the fifth hospital in the UNC Hospitals system - the North Carolina Cancer Hospital. Skanska USA Building Inc. is well under way on a four-year project...

Propex Appoints Carter Regional Sales Manager.
June 25, 2007... Staff Michael Carter has been named Southeast Regional Sales manager for Propex Concrete Systems. In his new position, Carter's primary responsibilities include overseeing Propex's Southeastern territory managers, directing sales and...

Top Ten Ditch Witch Dealerships Announced.(Charles Machine Works Inc. awards)(Brief article)
June 25, 2007... Staff Ten Ditch Witch dealerships were recently honored by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch products, as members of the 2006 Crescent Club. From sales and marketing to parts and service, these dealerships...

Regional Projects: Balfour Beatty Selected For D.C. Project.(Balfour Beatty Construction Inc.)(Brief article)
June 25, 2007... Staff Balfour Beatty Construction (formerly Centex Construction) has been selected by 700 6th AOF Venture, LLC c/o Akridge to provide general contracting services for a new $50-million "trophy-class" office building at 700 Sixth Street,...

Regional Projects: Profile Building New Distribution Center.(Profile Products L.L.C.)(Brief article)
June 25, 2007... Staff Profile Products LLC recently announced it is building a new distribution center to support its Conover, N.C., manufacturing plant, increasing the plant's storage capacity to better serve its erosion control customers. The new...

Editor's Report.(Cell Phone Etiquette)(Cell Phone Etiquette)
June 25, 2007... By Christina Fisher Cell Phone Etiquette By Ashley Kizzire, Constructive Communication With the widespread use of cell phones for business purposes, many may be overlooking one important marketing tool that rests on the softer...