Dixie Contractor articles from December 2008

Dixie Contractor archives from December 2008

Kelley Napier Joins CEFGA.
December 1, 2008... Staff Kelley Napier has joined the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia staff as career placement specialist. In her new role Napier will coordinate the summer intern program and track student success. She also maintains a database...

The Brick Industry, Southeast Region Announces Winners For The 2008 Brick Design Awards.
December 1, 2008... Staff Four Georgia-based architectural design firms and their building partners were recognized for skill and creativity in designing with brick at the AIA Georgia Design and Honor Awards Gala Celebration, held during the recent AIA...

Contractor Installs 135 Miles Of Wire On Orlando Project.
December 1, 2008... By Steve Hudson In Orlando, Palmer Electric recently completed installation of some 712,800 feet of wire and cable at Dynetech Centre. Working on a new mixed-use project in Orlando, electrical contractor Palmer Electric Co. (based in...

Equipment And Technology Help Tennessee Site Work Project Move Ahead.
December 1, 2008... By Steve Hudson In central Tennessee, BRIC Constructors puts heavy equipment and high-tech technology to work to complete the site work on a new development near Nashville. BRIC Constructors, based in Franklin, TN, handles a variety of...

Editor's Report.
December 15, 2008... By Steve Hudson Winter's just about here. There are still a few more days till it's official, but that's okay. That's close enough. One of the things I like best about winter is fishing. That's right, fishing. I'm one of those oddball...

High School Junior Discovers Career Opportunities for Women in Construction.
December 15, 2008... By Irene Wazgowska A high school student discovers that construction is not just a 'guy thing' and sets her sights on a possible career in the industry. At 5 feet 2 inches and 90 pounds, 18-year-old La Xiong is a self-proclaimed 'ball...

High-Tech Tools Aid Equipment Management.
December 15, 2008... By Steve Hudson Here's how a Florida contractor is applying technology to the age-old problem of fleet management. Experienced contractors agree that effective management of construction equipment fleets is a key to running a...

GUCA Hosts 2008 Fall Conference.(Conference news)
December 15, 2008... Staff The Georgia Utility Contractors Association recently held its 2008 Fall Conference in Hiawassee, GA. The event included the Norm Gillson Memorial Fishing Tournament and Motorcycle Run. Locates Seminar The fall conference...

Merrick & Company Opens Office in Oak Ridge, TN.
December 15, 2008... Staff Merrick & Company, an engineering, architecture, surveying, and geospatial solutions firm, has opened a new office on Commerce Park Drive in Oak Ridge, TN. Through the expansion at this location, the firm will be providing...

Kawasaki, Hitachi and TCM To Create Joint Venture in Wheel Loaders.
December 15, 2008... Staff Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Hitachi Construction Machinery Cp., Ltd., and TCM Corporation have announced that the three companies have reached an agreement to form an alliance focused on their wheel loader business. The new...