Constructioneer articles from January 2007

Constructioneer archives from January 2007

Construction Forecast 2007.
January 1, 2007... Story by Matthew Phair Some sectors will beriding high, while others are stuck in the barn Heavy contractors in the coming year will find some sectors that are running lean - if not out and out dry - while others have new infusions of...

BCANJ Honors Campbell As Construction Man of the Year.
January 15, 2007... Staff Kenneth P. Campbell, business manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local #825, Springfield, was honored as the 2006 "Construction Man of the Year" by the Building Contractors Association of New Jersey. Mr. Campbell was...

New Garden State Truck Rules.(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... Staff In an effort to keep big rigs off secondary and local roads whenever possible, the state transportation department proposed rules on November 17 that would require 102-inch-wide trucks and double-trailers to use major highways unless...

Port Authority 2007 Budget.
January 15, 2007... Staff The Port Authority released its 2007 preliminary 2007 budget on November 30. It increases capital expenditures by $625 million and holds operating expenses flat while continuing to increase security spending and decrease...

New Delaware Development.(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... Staff A Lewes, Del., farm that once belonged to a former town mayor could become a 600-home development. Plan were presented by the developer November 30 and Sussex County officials are currently reviewing the project by mid-December. ...

APC Announces Staff Changes.
January 15, 2007... Staff Jason W. Wagner, a Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee staff member, joined Associated Pennsylvania Constructors as director of policy and government relations, effective Dec. 20. Wagner's duties will include advocating on...

AGC-NY Issues Student Chapter Grants.
January 15, 2007... Staff The Associated General Contractors of America, New York State Chapter, Inc. has awarded the following grants to five AGC of NYS Student Chapters: Alfred State: $1,000 for expenses associated with attending the Associated Schools...

GBCNY's Build New York Awards.
January 15, 2007... Staff The 2006 winners of the Build New York Awards, the statewide construction industry awards program recognizing excellence in construction management, were honored on November 2, 2006. Sponsored by the General Building Contractors of...

General Building Contractors Present Safety Awards.
January 15, 2007... Staff The 2006 winners of the GBC Safety Excellence Awards, the statewide construction industry awards program recognizing excellence in safety, were honored at a gala awards presentation at The Church in Buffalo on November 2, 2006. They...

DCA Member News.(Daisy Construction)(Dewson Construction Company )(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... Staff Dewson Construction Company announced the addition of Sue Mulhern as marketing manager. Sue brings with her extensive experience in marketing, project and financial management. She will oversee marketing, advertising, strategic...

Pennsylvania Transportation Funding.
January 15, 2007... Staff Key recommendations of Pennsylvania's Transportation Funding and Reform Commission were released November 13. For Highways and Bridges, they include: 1. Raise $900 million for state-owned highways and bridges by increasing oil...

Freedom Tower Base Poured.
January 15, 2007... Staff To anchor the 1,776-foot Freedom Tower's concrete core, 520 cubic yards of concrete were poured on November 18 at the base. Work on the Freedom Tower got under way earlier this year after the Port Authority renegotiated developer...

Upstate New York Sewer Grants.(Brief article)
January 15, 2007... Staff On November 17 New York Governor Pataki announced that numerous towns in upstate New York will share grants of more than $8 million to build or upgrade sewer systems and improve water distribution facilities. $8.075 million is being...

Bridge Breakdown On I-79.(Clearwater Construction Inc.)
January 15, 2007... Edited by Matthew Phair Clearwater replaces an interstate bridge with a road in under 10 days Road construction projects come about for many different reasons. A heavily traveled thoroughfare may need to be widened to accommodate more...