Dixie Contractor articles from August 2008

Dixie Contractor archives from August 2008

Atlanta Chapter, NAWIC, Presents Awards.
August 4, 2008... Staff The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) recently held its 8th Annual Atlanta Construction Visionary Awards banquet, recognizing individuals "for their outstanding achievements and significant...

GUCA Elects 2008-2009 President And Board Members, Presents Industry Awards.
August 4, 2008... Staff At its recent 2008 annual conference, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association, Inc. elected Ricky Harp, Richard Harp Excavation, Inc., as the 2008-2009 GUCA president. Harp will serve with newly elected First Vice President...

Kuhlke, Walker Elected As Georgia State Transportation Board Chairman, Vice Chairman.
August 4, 2008... Staff The Georgia State Transportation Board has elected Bill Kuhlke Jr. of Augusta as chairman and Larry Walker of Perry as vice chairman. Kuhlke represents the 10th Congressional District; Walker represents the 8th Congressional...

TBE Group Announces Management Promotions In Florida Offices.
August 4, 2008... Staff Gwen MacArtan, SPHR, has been promoted to assistant vice president of human resources for TBE Group. MacArtan has been with TBE since 2003 and has more than 20 years of HR experience in various industries with more than 15 years in...

Red Dot Adds New Distributor Locations.
August 4, 2008... Staff Red Dot Corp., provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and replacement parts for construction vehicles, heavy trucks and off-highway equipment, has added several new distributors in the eastern United...

NAWIC Montgomery Chapter Elects New Officers.
August 4, 2008... Staff The Montgomery (AL) Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) recently elected officers for the 2008-2009 business year. New officers include President Donna McDurmont, CIT, Rosser International, Inc.; Vice...

Roman Named Design Manager At Starmer Ranaldi.
August 4, 2008... Staff Luis Roman has been appointed design manager at Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture Inc., an Oviedo, FL-based architectural practice. Roman is responsible for project design, master planning, facilities evaluations, and project...

Hardin Helps Atlanta Habitat Build First Townhouse Project.
August 4, 2008... Staff Hardin Construction Company, LLC was among the corporate sponsors helping Atlanta Habitat for Humanity build its first ever townhouse project - a milestone event of Atlanta Habitat's 25th anniversary year. Beginning with the May...

Building Baldwin County's Storm-Proof Arena And Coliseum.
August 4, 2008... By Steve Hudson A recently completed project in coastal Alabama will serve the community in good times while providing protection and shelter should storms strike. As hurricane season again moves into full swing, those along much of...

GPS Helps Fleets Go Green, Save Green.
August 4, 2008... By Steve Hudson Intelligent vehicle interaction and information exchange can establish the financial benefits of reduced CO2 emissions. GPS-based technology is impacting equipment and fleet operators in many ways. For example, a new...

GPS Technology Keeps C&S Drywall On The Cutting Edge.
August 4, 2008... By Chuck Hamby C&S Drywall finds increased efficiency and reduced costs among the benefits of tying GPS technology to wireless phone. GSP (global positioning system) services are some of the newest and most interesting technologies...

Editor's Report.
August 18, 2008... By Steve Hudson Exploring The Spread Of Green Building Programs If you're still not sure whether green building programs are catching on, here's a statistic for you: Since 2003 the number of counties with green building programs has...

Compact Loader Stays Busy At Hurlburt Field.
August 18, 2008... By Steve Hudson Lyons Construction makes good use of compact track loaders during concrete work on a new Fire Crash Rescue Facility at Pensacola's Hurlburt Field. Lyons Construction, based in Crestview, FL, got its start 18 years ago....

Concrete Formwork System Speeds Nashville Condo Project.
August 18, 2008... By Anita LaFond Carefully chosen table forms, and an innovative system for moving them, help move a challenging condominium project in Nashville toward completion. Nashville, TN, also known as "Music City," is seeing a boom in...

Kenworth of Savannah Opens Baxley, GA, Facility.
August 18, 2008... Staff Kenworth of Savannah has expanded its customer support with a new service and parts facility in Baxley, GA. A member of the Kenworth dealer network of nearly 300 locations in the United States and Canada, the Kenworth of Savannah...

Doosan Infracore Portable Power Brings Power Generation Training To ARA Rentech Program.
August 18, 2008... Staff Dan Thomsen, eastern regional manager for Doosan Infracore Portable Power, recently presented an educational program on generators and power distribution at the American Rental Association of Florida RenTech. This year's program was...

Boyken International Expands Atlanta Team.
August 18, 2008... Staff Boyken International, a worldwide program management and consulting firm, is expanding its Atlanta corporate team and has announced three employees in the areas of program management, business development and accounting. Jeff...

NAWIC's Greater Birmingham Chapter Holds Industry Appreciation Banquet.
August 18, 2008... Staff National Association of Women in Construction's Greater Birmingham Chapter recently held its annual Industry Appreciation Banquet. A silent auction was held, dinner was served, and President Stephanie Crane addressed the group....

Doosan Infracore America Expands With New Dealer In South Georgia.
August 18, 2008... Staff Doosan Infracore America continues its North American expansion with the addition of its seventh new dealer in 2008. Atlantic Coastal Equipment, LLC, a locally owned and operated company out of Richmond Hill, GA, will serve the...

Georgia Branch, AGC Presents SIR Award.
August 18, 2008... Staff The Georgia Branch, AGC has named Ray Morris as the recipient of the association's 2008 SIR Award. In 1983, Georgia Branch, AGC established an annual award program to honor one individual who has distinguished themselves for...

HERC Pelham, AL, Facility Celebrates Grand Re-Opening.
August 18, 2008... Staff Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Pelham, AL, General Rental facility. The event, which drew more than 200 people, showcased the facility's showroom and newly-expanded product...

Nortrax SE Named Eco-Crusher Dealer For Florida.
August 18, 2008... Staff Giberson Enterprises, master distributor for the Eco-Crusher, has announced that Nortrax S.E. is their new dealer for the state of Florida. Nortrax S.E., which serves customers from 11 locations throughout the state, will...

Record-Breaking Tilt-Up Panel Set In Florida.
August 18, 2008... By Wendy Ward A tight job site proved no match for the team which set the world's heaviest tilt-up panel on a recent project in Daytona Beach. The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced a new record for the heaviest tilt-up panel...