Construction Bulletin articles from August 2008

Construction Bulletin archives from August 2008

Nelson named CEO at Doosan.
August 4, 2008... Staff Scott R. Nelson was named CEO of Doosan Infracore International, a U.S. subsidiary of Doosan Infracore, global manufacturer of construction equipment. Yongmaan Park, chairman of Doosan Infracore, appointed Nelson, who replaces David...

Safety awards presented.(Jake Landen Memorial Safety Award)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Staff ARTBA presented its 2008 Jake Landen Memorial Safety Award to Don Harris, former consultant at 3M's Traffic Control Materials Division, St. Paul, and Lee Billingsley, retired director of the Broward County Public Works and...

Airport receives two grants.
August 4, 2008... Staff The International Falls-Koochiching County Airport in northern Minnesota received a $433,967 grant from the MnDOT State Airports Fund for airport improvements. The FAA will pay an additional $742,445 for the project, which will...

Road Scholar program.(North Dakota Local Technical Assistance)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Staff The North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program developed a Road Scholar program for road and highway practitioners in North Dakota to recognize participants' achievements in topics that are essential to manage local road...

Yanmar increases warranty.(Yanmar North America)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Staff Yanmar North America recently increased the warranty on its line of excavators, loaders and backhoes to three years or 3,000 hours. The warranty covers all elements of the machines except normal maintenance procedures or wear items,...

"Rollin' with the Oldies".(Bomag-Menck GmbH)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Staff BOMAG is looking for the oldest BOMAG roller still in operation. The Rollin' with the Oldies contest celebrates 50-plus years of operation, and the contractor entering with the oldest operating roller will win a trip for two to...

Online parts ordering.(Genie Industries)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Staff Genie Industries launched a new online parts ordering system that increases ordering accuracy and customer productivity. The system is used in conjunction with Genie's Serial Number Smart Parts Lookup system, in which customers can...

GPS Technology: A Business Decision.
August 4, 2008... Staff Leica Geosystems GPS eliminated re-grading by providing precise results the first time. Investing in any equipment should be carried out based on good business practices, including justifying its cost and a long list of other...

Shamrock Means Going Green.(Shamrock Recycling)
August 4, 2008... By Richard Parrish Recycling the C&D Waste Stream That fabled Irish adage about the 'wearing of the green' has taken on a whole new meaning at Shamrock Recycling and Transfer, an affiliate of Shamrock Disposal. In April, the company...

Marketing manager hired.
August 11, 2008... Staff Lisa Carson was appointed marketing manager at Kolberg-Pioneer Inc., Yankton, South Dakota, and Johnson Crushers International, Eugene, Oregon, both businesses under the Astec Companies. Carson will direct and produce marketing...

Company supports sustainability.
August 11, 2008... Staff Landscape Structures Inc., Delano, Minnesota, a manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, donated $200,000 to support the Sustainable Sites Initiative, a partnership between the American Society of Landscape Architects, the...

Excellence awards begin.(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Staff The 2009 Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Concrete Association Excellence Awards contest began in July to recognize quality architectural design and workmanship in the area of concrete and masonry. MC&MCA strongly encourages applicants...

Groups endorse new campaign.(American Road and Transportation Builders Association )(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Staff The Americans for Transportation Mobility launched the FasterBetterSafer campaign nationally to draw attention and urge Congress to increase federal investment in the country's aging and overburdened transportation system. Associated...

U.S. Mix signs agreement.(U.S. Mix Company signed a new agreement with Sakrete )(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Staff U.S. Mix Company signed a new agreement with Sakrete of North America to extend Sakrete's program in western U.S. It also expanded its agreement to produce and promote Sakrete products in Colorado, parts of Wyoming, South Dakota, and...

Samba promoted to CEO.
August 18, 2008... Staff Sirish Samba, P.E., was named president and CEO of McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Plymouth, Minnesota, succeeding Jeffrey Roos, who announced his retirement as CEO. Samba joined MFRA in 1994 as an engineer in training after...

Terex appoints new VP.
August 18, 2008... Staff In July, Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Redmond, Washington, appointed Joe George as vice president of Global Sales and Customer Service to lead all globalization initiatives for sales and customer service functions at Terex AWP....

ASA creates new program.
August 18, 2008... Staff The American Subcontractor Association launched Excellence in Ethics Certificate program to recognize subcontractors who strive to promote ASA's values of ethical and equitable business practices. Subcontractors must apply for a...

A New Advocate Wants to Improve America's Infrastructure.
August 18, 2008... By Ivy Chang On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure to address the Highway Trust Fund's projected deficit in 2009. Three members of the House introduced this bipartisan bill: Charles Rangel (D-NY), chair of the...

Compact Equipment Solves Space Issues.
August 18, 2008... By Ivy Chang Newer technology, less weight and more power help to increase sales of compact equipment. The market for compact equipment has steadily increased over a decade of rising construction in the Midwest. With innovations in...

Tournament Supports Training Program.(Rebuild Resources, Inc.)
August 18, 2008... By Ivy Chang Rebuild Resources helps prepare people in recovery for employment. The 19th Annual Golf Benefit to support Rebuild Resources, St. Paul, Minnesota, drew 275 guests on July 16-17 to Fox Hollow Golf Club in St. Michael,...

BOR-SON names VP-Operations.
August 25, 2008... Staff Chris Stewart was hired as vice president of operations at BOR-SON Construction, Inc., Minneapolis, with responsibilities in job costing, scheduling, safety, quality assurance, and personnel. Stewart was previously director of...

Sweeney Bothers Tractor sold.
August 25, 2008... Staff Nuss Equipment Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Nuss Truck Group, purchased the equipment assets and inventory of the Burnsville, Minnesota, facility and operations of Sweeney Brothers Tractor Company, a Volvo Construction Equipment...

Reports to IRS.(United States. Internal Revenue Service)(Brief article)
August 25, 2008... Staff Construction businesses that accept a large volume of credit card payments will begin receiving new requests for information from companies that process credit cards to comply with a new housing bill signed on July 30. Credit card...

Bergman receives accreditation.
August 25, 2008... Staff Corey Bergman, P.E., civil engineer at McCombs Frank Roos Associates, is LEED accredited. Bergman has six years of engineering experience, including project management, project engineering and construction inspection. He works with...

North Dakota tops survey.(Report)(Brief article)
August 25, 2008... Staff In its 17th annual report on the performance of state highway systems, the Reason Foundation, a non-profit public policy organization, listed North Dakota as the top state for maintaining its roads and bridges, the same ranking since...