Dixie Contractor articles from October 2004

Dixie Contractor archives from October 2004

A Concrete Approach To Concrete.
October 4, 2004... By Steve Hudson Here's how Bedrock Industries is establishing its place in the Orlando ready mix market. There's an old saying that sometimes the old ways are the best ways. But when it comes to concrete production, Lou DeBeradinis of...

Choosing The Right Fluids For Your Heavy Equipment.
October 4, 2004... Jon Stephens, Caterpillar Inc. Do you know how many brands of diesel engine oil are available today? More than 100. There are countless drive train fluids on the market too -- and dozens of hydraulic oils and coolants. With that many...

Celebrating Construction.
October 4, 2004... By Randy Guyton Community leaders recently celebrated the completion of a much-needed interchange improvement project on Georgia 400 on Atlanta's north side -- a project that marks one of the first steps in a $100-million improvement plan...

Congressman Johnny Isakson Visits Georgia Branch, AGC To Discuss Industry Needs.(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff Congressman Johnny Isakson recently visited the Georgia Branch, AGC's headquarters for breakfast, providing the association's members with an opportunity to ask the Congressman how the key issues affecting contractors were...

GSFIC's Gena Abraham Addresses Georgia Branch, AGC.(Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission)(Brief Article)
October 4, 2004... Staff Georgia Branch, AGC held it's Summer Quarterly Meeting recently. The event, which drew more than 200 attendees, featured networking opportunities, dinner, and a presentation by keynote speaker Gena Abraham, Ph.D., of the Georgia...

Record Pace 6,000-Yard Mat Pour.(John T. Callahan & Sons Inc.,)(W.G Yates & Sons Construction Co.)(C & C Pumping Services Inc.)
October 4, 2004... By Sara McGray High production was the key to a recent 6,000-yard mat pour in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. Extensive pre-pour planning and refurbished pumping equipment helped achieve the efficient completion of a 6,000-yard monolithic...

Thompson Machinery Hosts Open House.
October 4, 2004... Staff Hundreds of customers had the opportunity to try out Thompson Machinery's equipment on display at a recent open house at the company's Jackson, Tenn., location. Thompson Machinery recently held an open house at its Jackson,...

Displacement Piles At Indian Shores.
October 18, 2004... By Steve Hudson An innovative twist on augercast piles provides a firm foundation for a mid-rise development now under construction on Florida's west coast. The Fairwinds condominium project, located in Indian Shores, Fla., is a...

Editor's Report.(Editorial)
October 18, 2004... By Steve Hudson Not many people know it, but despite my mild-mannered exterior I'm really a leading-edge sort of guy. In fact, leading-edge journalism is a big part of how I got my start in this nifty profession. Years and years ago, it...

Less Cost, Less Time.
October 18, 2004... By Matthew W. Singel, P.E. Full-depth reclamation using Portland cement saves time and money on a road reclamation project in Georgia's Long County. On a steamy July morning in South Georgia, the calm was broken by the sounds of...

ARTBA Announces 2004 Award Winners.(American Road and Transportation Builders Association)(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) recently honored industry leaders with presentation of a number of awards during the association's annual meeting in Boston, Mass. Among the awards presented was...

New Alliance Aims To Save Lives.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Utility Contractors Association, Inc. (GUCA), the Georgia Hispanic Contractors Association (GHCA), and six Metro Area Fire Departments (city...

Briggs Equipment To Represent Sennebogen Green Line Material Handlers In Florida.
October 18, 2004... Staff Briggs Equipment has been named to represent Sennebogen "green line" material handlers in the state of Florida. Sennebogen has 15 sales and service locations throughout the southern seaboard states. Briggs Equipment has been...

Small Excavators, Big Performance.
October 18, 2004... By Julie Nogalski Kilowatt Electric uses a fleet of compact excavators to work in confined areas without sacrificing power or performance In recent months, Kilowatt Electric has been installing electricity for hundreds of acres of new...

Greeby Promoted to Department Manager For PSI.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) recently promoted Jerry Greeby to environmental services department manager, transferring from the PSI Tampa operations office to the PSI location in Kennesaw, Ga. Greeby has 17 years...

Harmon, Inc. Hires Jeff Riley As Project Manager For Orlando.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff Harmon, Inc.'s Orlando office has added Jeff Riley as a project manager supporting the exterior glazing needs of building owners, property managers, architects, consultants, and contractors throughout Florida. Currently, he is...

ARTBA Elects 2004–2005 Officers.(Brief Article)
October 18, 2004... Staff The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has announced the election of its 2004-2005 officers and directors. Chairman for 2004-2005 is Richard E. Wagman , chairman and CEO, G.A. & F.C. Wagman, Inc., York,...