Dixie Contractor articles from April 2005

Dixie Contractor archives from April 2005

Editor's Report.
April 4, 2005... By Steve Hudson So what about those orange barrels and cones? Contractors love them. They mean that work is going on, that projects are under way, that road construction is alive and well. But drivers tend to be less enthusiastic....

Landscaping Equipment.
April 4, 2005... By Greg Sitek Landscaping has taken on a new meaning and a new dimension. At one time it referred to residential areas, parks and some institutions. Today it is often a part of the overall job package. The project isn't finished until the...

Tight-Quarters Site Work.
April 4, 2005... By Steve Hudson A Georgia site work contractor builds its fleet around compact machines and taps a segment of the growing planned community construction market in Georgia and South Carolina. One construction market that continues to...

Landscaping Products.
April 4, 2005... Staff Vibratory Plate Compactors/Paving Mats Staff Stone Construction Equipment Inc. introduces the Stone Silver Fox series of Forward Vibratory Plate Compactors. Consisting of eight models, the line includes: SFA3500, designed...

Concrete Through The Scrub.
April 4, 2005... Staff In Florida, concrete was pumped through 1,000 feet of hose to prevent damage to a rare Florida ecosystem. Nestled in the heart of Palm Beach County, Fla., on the shores of the Intracoastal Waterway, is the quaint town of...

Rebuilding Exit 51.
April 4, 2005... By Steve Hudson Near Auburn, Ala., Scott Bridge Company is heading up the team that's rebuilding the intersection of U.S. 29 and Interstate 85 near Auburn, Ala. In Auburn, Ala, travelers on U.S. 29 at Interstate 85's Exit 51 will soon...

Takeuchi US Names Scott Carnell National Sales Manager.(Brief Article)
April 4, 2005... Staff Takeuchi US, based in Buford, Ga., near Atlanta, has named Scott Carnell as national sales manager. Carnell has more than 20 years' experience in the construction equipment industry. His focus will be on the continued development of...

Panhandle Site Work.(Residential Construction )
April 18, 2005... By Steve Hudson A look at how an Alabama site work contractor is doing its part for development in Florida's Panhandle. The Florida Panhandle, most observers agree, is one of the up-and-coming parts of the state in terms of growth....

Equipment Logistics Launched In Savannah.
April 18, 2005... By Steve Hudson A new company focuses on refurbishing and remarketing of used construction equipment for equipment owners in Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas. Long-time equipment industry veterans Rich Ginder and Clifford Angers,...

Obituary Overton A. Currie.(Obituary)
April 18, 2005... Staff Overton Currie, founder of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP, passed away recently. Currie completed his bachelor of business administration degree at the University of Mississippi in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Miss. He earned a...

Georgia Utility Contractors Association Presents Hard Hat Safety Awards.
April 18, 2005... Staff The Georgia Utility Contractors Association, Inc. recently hosted its 2005 Hard Hat Safety Award Gala. The event honored the 2004 Hard Hat Safety Awards recipients and presented awards to recognize members dedicated to making safety...