Dixie Contractor articles from March 2008

Dixie Contractor archives from March 2008

Site Work Diversity Spells Success.
March 3, 2008... By Steve Hudson In southwestern Florida, Ace Asphalt is bucking the trend and succeeding in a challenging construction market. In parts of the Florida construction market, some contractors are struggling in what most agree is a...

Underground Stormwater System Replaces Traditional Above-Ground Option.
March 3, 2008... Staff An underground stormwater management system helps an Atlanta project handle runoff while also meeting greenspace guidelines. According to Georgia officials, the state's population is projected to grow approximately 20 percent...

Underground Technology Spotlighted At UCT Conference And Exhibition.
March 3, 2008... By Steve Hudson Underground utility construction and rehabilitation contractors saw the latest in equipment and techniques at the 2008 Underground Construction Technology International Conference and Exhibition, held recently in Atlanta....

HVAC Contractor Turns 2,500 Pounds of Food Into Holiday Gift.(Company overview)
March 3, 2008... Staff S. I. Goldman Co., Inc. recently presented almost 2,500 pounds of canned and non-perishable goods to the Second Harvest Food Bank as a result of its 11th annual employee food drive. During the holiday season, S.I. Goldman's 300...

Skanska's Co-COO Joey Hatch Adds Georgia Operations To Duties; John Reyhan Appointed Georgia Area General Manager.
March 3, 2008... Staff USA Building Inc. has announced that two Skanska executives have been tapped to oversee Skanska in Georgia. Joey Hatch, co-chief operating officer, is adding the Georgia region to his duties. Hatch joined Skanska in 1998 and...

Edwards Construction Services' Frey Named LEED Accredited Professional.
March 3, 2008... Staff Ocala, Fla.-based Edwards Construction Services, Inc. has announced that James Frey, a pre-construction manager and architect at its Ocala headquarters, has earned official recognition as Edwards' first Leadership in Energy and...

Shaw Mechanical Services Presents "Treasure" Portion Of Charitable Partnership With The Destiny Foundation.
March 3, 2008... Staff Shaw Mechanical Services recently presented a $5,000 check to The Destiny Foundation as the first part of the mechanical services company's three-point corporate giving program of "treasure, time and talent" announced in October of...

Editor's Report.
March 17, 2008... By Steve Hudson I turned on the TV last night to (I admit it) kill an hour with mindless entertainment, and what should come across the screen but a movie depicting the struggle between a bunch of kids and a contractor with a bulldozer....

Cobb County UCC Meets At Georgia Power's Plant McDonough.
March 17, 2008... Staff The Cobb County Utility Coordinating Committee - one of a number of active UCC committees across Georgia formed to provide a forum for excavators, utility companies, local and state DOT representatives, and others in the excavation...

Jim Carducci Rejoins Blackton, Inc.
March 17, 2008... Staff Blackton Inc., a Central Florida supplier of roofing and flooring materials, has announced longtime roofing sales manager Jim Carducci has rejoined the firm. Carducci served as roofing products sales manager for 10 years before...

CORE Construction Florida Promotes Three Top Executives.
March 17, 2008... Staff CORE Construction Services, Southeast, Inc. d/b/a CORE Construction, recently promoted three top executives. William Postma was promoted to vice president of construction in Florida. Postma joined CORE Construction nine years...

Tilt-Con Names Shannon R. Armstrong As Director Of Human Resources.
March 17, 2008... Staff Orlando, Fla.-based Tilt-Con Corporation has appointed Shannon R. Armstrong as director of human resources. A certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) accredited by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM),...

Mainstream Construction Group Donates To Children's Charity.
March 17, 2008... Staff The 31 employees of Altamonte Springs-based Mainstream Construction Group, Inc., a specialist in small box retail, restaurant and commercial construction, recently held a toy drive to benefit the Angle Tree Foundation. More than...