Constructioneer articles from October 2004

Constructioneer archives from October 2004

PCA Awards High Concrete Project.(Portland Cement Association)
October 4, 2004... Staff Major expansion initiative at Liberty International Airport, Newark, includes more than 1 million square feet of elevated parking. The Portland Cement Association (PCA) awarded the Liberty International Airport Terminal C Parking...

Tires For Highway Projects.(Departments of Environmental Conservation)
October 4, 2004... Staff New York state's Highway and Environmental Conservation departments partner on a major cleanup project New York state has completed a comprehensive plan that will result in the cleanup of 95 waste tire stockpiles throughout New...

Stainless + Precast For Belt Parkway Bridge.
October 4, 2004... Staff Granite Halmar replaces one of Brooklyn's busiest spans. Happiness for a bridge builder in a metropolitan area with chronic traffic congestion is a new bridge that will last a century, require no more than routine inspection...

The New Harrisburg International Airport.(Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority)(Multi-Modal Transportation Facility)
October 4, 2004... Staff Facility opens just two years after groundbreaking Two years and two days after its groundbreaking ceremony, the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) opened the new terminal building and multi-modal transportation...

Admar Supply Adds One New Rep to its Sales Team.(Admar Supply Company)(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff Admar Supply Company, construction equipment rental service-provider based in Rochester, N.Y., recently added an additional person to its growing company. According to Rolf Witt, sales manager: "Admar has always taken pride in the...

Volvo Construction Equipment Rents Opens New Rental Center in Atlasburg, Pennsylvania.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff Volvo Construction Equipment Rents, Inc. (Volvo CE Rents) has announced the opening of a new independently owned Volvo CE Rents equipment rental center in Burkettstown (Atlasburg), Pennsylvania. Equipment Rental Services, LLC,...

Volvo Construction Equipment sells LB Smith New York dealership.(Vantage Equipment, LLC)(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo CE, has sold its LB Smith dealership in New York state to Vantage Equipment, LLC, Syracuse, New York. The appointment of Vantage Equipment as an authorized Volvo CE dealer is effective August...

Modern Group Newest Generac Distributor.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff Bristol, Pa.-headquartered Modern Group was recently named the newest Generac distributor in North America. Generac manufacturers a standby power system that generates AC electric power. Modern's sales, parts and service area will...

New HQ For Goldman Sachs.
October 4, 2004... Staff New $1.8-billion, high-tech, environmentally efficient headquarters will be located on the last remaining commercial parcel at Battery Park City Governor George E. Pataki and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced plans August 19...

Adirondack's New Natural History Headquarters.
October 4, 2004... Staff Museum Will Highlight Unique Natural Environment of the Adirondacks Governor George E. Pataki joined numerous local, state and federal officials and members of the public on July 11 to break ground on the construction of the new...

Variety Show.(Unimog North America)
October 4, 2004... Staff Unimog "road trip" showcases the machine's versatility Unimog North America, Portland, Ore., recently showcased the one-of-a-kind Unimog U500 vocational vehicle across the United States and Canada during the "Unimog 2U" 2004...

Beaux-Arts Rebuild.(Hotel construction)
October 18, 2004... Staff New Life For A New York Classic Harry Allen Jacobs designed the original 12-story beaux-arts property, which was completed in 1904 as The Seville Hotel. Its plan was U-shaped with two primary facades at the southwest corner of...

Mediation For Contractors.(Conflict management)
October 18, 2004... Staff Learn the basics of this popular means of solving business disputes A mechanical engineer was hired by an architect to help design a car dealership. Subsequently, the owner filed a lawsuit against the architect due to problems...

MTA Proposes New Capital Program and Budget.(Metropolitan Transit Authority )
October 18, 2004... Staff The agency attempts to balance core needs vs. scarce dollars Prudent investments pay off but still cost money. Owning property is not a one-shot deal; it's an ongoing process that requires time, attention and money. Ask any...

New Compact Sales Rep in Wilkes-Barre.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Cleveland Brothers announced last month the addition of Floyd Parrish as a Compact Construction Equipment sales representative at its Wilkes-Barre, Pa., branch. Floyd will be responsible for the sales and rentals of Caterpillar...

Wagman Chairs ARTBA.(American Road & Transportation Builders Association)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Rich Wagman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, G.A. & F.C. Wagman, Inc., has been elected 2004-05 chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. Wagman's career with the York, Pa.-headquartered...

Lehrer Opens New Firm.(Lehrer LLC)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff With a signature reputation for building successful companies and high-profile projects in the United States and abroad, Peter Lehrer once again launches a newly formed construction services business in New York, under the name of...

ARTBA Awards Industry Leaders.(American Road and Transportation Builders Association)(Richard A. Warden & Associates)(High Steel Structures Inc)
October 18, 2004... Staff The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) honored industry leaders September 10 with awards during the association's annual meeting, held in Boston, Mass. ARTBA presented the following awards: The...

GBC Announces Safety Awards.(General Building Contractors of New York State)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Several New York State general contractors have been presented Certificates of Commendation for Safety Excellence by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The names of the recipients were announced in June by the...

Funding For New Jersey Railroad Bridge.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff In its continuing efforts to improve regional mobility, the Port Authority Board of Commissioners approved funding for a new railroad bridge in Secaucus, N.J., at a critical location that is now known for traffic bottlenecks. ...

New JetBlue Terminal and Restored Historic TWA Terminal.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff A 640,000-square-foot passenger terminal housing 26 gates will be built by the Port Authority and JetBlue on a 70-acre tract in John F. Kennedy International Airport's central terminal area at a cost of $875 million. The investment...

Pittsburgh Condo.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Development of an 84-unit, 18- to 20-story condominium is on track for the end of 2004. The estimated $24-million building will be developed by First Side Associates, a partnership consisting primarily of Ralph Falbo of Ralph Falbo...

Meadowlands Xanadu Groundbreaking.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff The Mills Corporation, a developer of innovative retail and entertainment destinations, announced in August a September 29, 2004, groundbreaking for Meadowlands Xanadu. Calling it the ultimate sports, leisure, family...

The Shrinking Gas Tax.(Taxation)
October 18, 2004... Staff All three states that make up the metropolitan region are desperate for money to invest in transportation. All three states that make up the metropolitan region are desperate for money to invest in transportation. New Jersey...

Trench Box Saves Contractor Twice In One Week.
October 18, 2004... Staff Davey Plumbing crew survive sewer pipe install collapse. "Just take this trench box and try it...if you decide that you want it then pay for the rental or buy it later," said Tim Ellison of equipment dealer Knickerbocker-Russell...

Roselle, N.J., Middle Schools Expand.(New Jersey Roselle Board of Education)
October 18, 2004... Staff Precast modules are used to create 25 new classrooms After months of planning and design details, the New Jersey Roselle Board of Education approved a $5.2-million contract that allowed for the construction of permanent modular...