Dixie Contractor articles from November 2004

Dixie Contractor archives from November 2004

Natural Look, Low Maintenance.
November 1, 2004... By Huck DeVenzio A new boardwalk at Boca Ciega Millennium Park in Seminole, Fla., utilizes treated wood products to help meet park developers' goals. A new 3/4-mile boardwalk winds gently through pine flatwoods, coastal oak hammock, a...

Holland Group Names Ron Kneule As Eastern Region Sales Manager.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Staff The Holland Group has announced that Ron Kneule has assumed the position of Eastern United States regional sales manager. Kneule will be responsible for the development, implementation and administration of Holland's sales program,...

ASCE Elects New Officers.(American Society of Civil Engineers )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Staff The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has elected new officers. Those elected include Vice President Zone II Randall S. Over , P.E., F.ASCE, District 12 construction engineer, Ohio Department of Transportation, who will...

Garrett Joins PSI As Business Development Manager.(Denise Garrett)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Staff PSI has announced that Denise Garrett has joined its Kennesaw, Ga., operations office as a business development manager. In her new role, Garrett will work with Kennesaw's management team to formulate new leads and opportunities for...

Georgia Underground & Supply Names Alan Berry To Sales.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Staff Utility construction equipment supplier Georgia Underground & Supply has announced the appointment of Alan Berry to a sales position with the company. Berry has been in the water and industrial supply business for more than 15...

NUCA Foundation Awarded Harwood Training Grant.(National Utility Contractors Association)(Susan Harwood)
November 1, 2004... Staff The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded a Susan Harwood Training Grant to the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Foundation for Education and Research. Named in honor of the late Susan...

Liebherr And John Deere Sign Exclusivity Agreement.(Crawler dozers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Staff Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. has announced the signing of an agreement between Liebherr-Werk Telfs GMBH and John Deere's Construction & Forestry Division to end their current dual-branding strategy for large crawler dozers...

Highway Equipment And Supply Co. Named Iveco Motors Distributor.(Iveco Motors of North America)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Staff Iveco Motors of North America, a subsidiary of diesel engine manufacturer Iveco Motors, diesel engine manufacturer, has named Highway Equipment and Supply Co. to provide distribution and service of Iveco diesel engines and parts for...

Prime-A-Pac Adds Environmental Solutions.(Enviro-Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Staff Prime-A-Pac, Inc., as part of its ongoing business development, has recently acquired Enviro-Systems, Inc., manufacturer of an on-the-construction-site waste concrete management system. Enviro-Systems will now operate as an...

Georgia Branch, AGC's Young Leadership Program Meets At Turner Field.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Staff More than 75 Georgia Branch, AGC Young Leadership Program (YLP) members and their guests met recently at Turner Field in Atlanta to kick off YLP's program for the upcoming year. The program's chairman, Brian Perry of Sterling...

High-Tech Mulch.
November 1, 2004... By Larry Trojak The right equipment and a state-of-the-art colorizing process help a Florida mulch producer maximize efficiency and boost production. In the world of landscape material supply, there are companies that offer colored...

The Hold Harmless Agreement.
November 1, 2004... By Phil Fortune, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP Legal help is available from many places, and it is clearly worthwhile to take any questions on unusual contract terms to your lawyer and insurance agent to assure you understand your agreement....

Southern Pine At Harbour Oaks.
November 1, 2004... By Kim Drew In Grayson, Ga., a school expansion project utilizes southern pine in trusses and in framing to achieve a number of project goals. Enrollment at private schools is skyrocketing in Georgia, and Harbour Oaks Montessori School...

Building Memories.
November 1, 2004... By Steve Hudson In Alpharetta, Ga., a specialty sitework contractors taps the versatility of a skid steer using various attachments to handle virtually every aspect of construction at an American Legion memorial park. Near Alpharetta,...

Building For Baseball.
November 15, 2004... By Steve Hudson Sure it's the middle of November, but for the true fan spring baseball is always just around the corner -- and a ball field rehab project in Savannah, Ga., will help provide the facilities that the city's programs require....

Editor's Report.
November 15, 2004... By Steve Hudson It's been an interesting few weeks. The election is history, the clocks have been changed and baseball's true believers are thinking about next year. The last of the leaves are getting ready to fall. Chester the Sheepdog is...

The Hold Harmless Agreement.
November 15, 2004... By Phil Fortune, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP Legal help is available from many places, and it is clearly worthwhile to take any questions on unusual contract terms to your lawyer and insurance agent to assure you understand your agreement....

BE&K Creates BE&K Building Group.(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Staff BE&K, Inc., a diversified construction, maintenance and engineering company, has created the BE&K Building Group. The newly formed division is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Luther Cochrane will serve as chairman and chief...

ARTBA Young Executive Leadership Council Holds First Meeting.(American Road & Transportation Builders Association)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Staff The next generation of transportation construction industry leaders in the newly formed American Road & Transportation Builders Association's Young Executive Leadership Council (ARTBA-YELC) recently met for the first time at the...

Hedrick Brothers Construction Names Vice President Of Pre-Construction Services.(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Staff Hedrick Brothers Construction, West Palm Beach, Fla., has named Brian Kelley vice president of pre-construction services. He will be involved in the company's business development activities and contract negotiations. Kelley has more...

Randolph To Head Up APAC Major Projects Group.(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Staff R. Kirk Randolph has been named vice president of APAC's Major Projects Group. Randolph was previously vice president, operations support, overseeing the sourcing, equipment services, plant services, materials services, Responsible...