Constructioneer articles from May 2005

Constructioneer archives from May 2005

Villanova Lab's 3-Foot Slab.(Villanova University)
May 2, 2005... Edited by Matthew Phair Mega Construction, HSC Builders and O'Connell & Naccarato create a new structural research laboratory with a super-strong floor. Civil engineering students at Villanova University will soon have a serious new...

Construction Career Day Draws Nearly 1,000.
May 2, 2005... Editing by Matthew Phair Hudson Valley unions band together to offer solid career possibilities to high schoolers. Nearly 1,000 students from high schools in the seven-county region north of New York City got up close and personal with...

Keeping Your Name In Print Is Good Business.
May 2, 2005... Staff Construction firms can derive benefits from the visibility and exposure even a minimum amount of public relations provides. Don't you get at least a little charge out of seeing your company's (or your own) name in print? Even...

ACERT For 2007.(advanced combustion emissions reduction technology )
May 2, 2005... Staff Caterpillar to update its engine technology in on-highway engines Caterpillar announced that it will comply with the 2007 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions regulations with ACERT Technology for 2007. The next...

Public Works - The Need Never Ends.
May 2, 2005... By Greg Sitek Public Works Programs keep the construction market going at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels. In February the administration presented a $2.4-trillion fiscal year 2005 (FY05) budget. This includes winning the...

ACP Editors Cover ConExpo 2005.
May 2, 2005... Staff CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005 and IFPE 2005 is over and has set an attendance record with 124,220 visitors at the show. It comes every three years so the next one will be in Las Vegas March 11 - 15, 2008. It's a good idea to mark your...

Public works products.(construction equipment)
May 2, 2005... Staff Track Systems Staff ATI manufactures Modular Track Systems compatible with most OEM products and can be retrofitted to convert wheels to tracks on existing products for a variety of off-road applications with conversion kit....

Benchmarking Basics.
May 16, 2005... Written by Martin L. Waitz, Construction Practice Group Leader Tips on examining your company's performance to gain greater success. According to surveys by the Construction Financial Management Association, less than 20 percent of all...

Mullen named Structure Tone CEO.(Robert W. Mullen)(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 16, 2005... Staff Robert W. Mullen has been named chief executive officer of Structure Tone. Based in New York, Mr. Mullen has technical, administrative, marketing, and financial responsibility for Structure Tone operations worldwide. He joins James...

Lehman Northeast leader at URS.(Maria C. Lehman)(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 16, 2005... Staff Maria C. Lehman, P.E. has been named a vice president in the Buffalo, N.Y., office of URS Corporation. In her new position, Ms. Lehman will serve as URS' Northeast Regional State and Local Business Line leader. Her responsibilities...

Thomas P. Durkin passes.(Thomas M. Durkin and Sons, Inc.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 16, 2005... Staff Thomas P. Durkin, 87, Thomas M. Durkin and Sons, Inc., Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at his home in Philadelphia on February 21, 2005. Thomas served as president of Thomas M. Durkin and Sons for more than 50 years. The firm...

Groff Tractor receives platinum award.(Brief Article)
May 16, 2005... Staff Groff Tractor & Equipment was presented with Atlas Copco Construction Tools' Platinum Distributor Award at the AED meeting January 27-29, in San Antonio, Texas. Groff Tractor & Equipment has been serving customers in Pennsylvania for...

Topcon welcomes Frost & Noland.(Joel Frost )(Randy Noland )(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 16, 2005... Staff Topcon announced that Joel Frost has joined the firm as a regional sales manager. Frost will be working closely with Topcon dealers in the central states from Minnesota to Florida. Prior to accepting this new position, Frost...

Rudox to distribute Iveco diesel engines.(Brief Article)
May 16, 2005... Staff Iveco Motors of North America, a subsidiary of diesel engine manufacturer Iveco Motors, has announced an exclusive agreement with Rudox Engine and Equipment Company for the distribution and service of Iveco diesel engines. Rudox will...

Perth Amboy's New Waterfront Community.
May 16, 2005... By Matthew Phair Westminster Communities is transforming a decrepit mix of brownfield properties into a $600-million, "New Urbanism" development of townhouses, condominiums, shops, and mini-parks, trimmed with a 1/2-mile-long public...

Can I Tell Him Who's Calling?
May 16, 2005... Staff The manner in which companies handle their telephone communication is one of the most overlooked and abused areas in business. Without a doubt, the manner in which companies handle their telephone communication is one of the most...

National Work Zone Awareness Week.
May 16, 2005... Staff Speed enforcement a key to cutting roadway construction zone deaths and injuries The American Road & Transportation Builders Association is urging urged state and local police departments to dramatically step up their...