Construction Bulletin articles from December 2005

Construction Bulletin archives from December 2005

NPHQ Gives Quality Awards.
December 2, 2005... Staff Highway teams from some dozen states -- representing a wide range of road and bridge projects in every region of the country -- have earned top quality awards from the National Partnership for Highway Quality (NPHQ), the highway...

Fireaway Opens Minneapolis-Area Headquarters.(Fireaway LLC)(Brief Article)
December 2, 2005... Staff Fireaway LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of safe, environmentally friendly, fire-suppressing aerosol products, has opened its corporate headquarters and research and development center at Encore Park in Minnetonka. ...

Wirtgen Offers Foamed Asphalt Classes.(Wirtgen America Inc.)(Service Training Schools)(foamed asphalt technology )(Brief Article)
December 2, 2005... Staff A class in foamed asphalt technology intended for both contractors and government road specifying agencies is among the offerings at Wirtgen America Inc.'s Service Training Schools this winter. Wirtgen will also offer classes in...

MnDOT Appoints New Top Executives.
December 2, 2005... Staff Michael L. Robinson, district engineer for the Northeast District of Mn/DOT, has announced two key promotions to the district's management team. Michael L. Tardy has been appointed to the position of assistant district engineer...

PCA Announces Spring Course Schedule.(Portland Cement Association)(Brief Article)
December 2, 2005... Staff The Portland Cement Association's Education and Training Department's spring course schedule offers seminars that address current industry concerns and changes. Courses use a combination of practicing professionals with solid...

Fabcon Promotes, Hires New Personnel.
December 2, 2005... Staff Fabcon, leading precast concrete wall manufacturer, has announced two promotions and three new hires at its Savage, Minn., facility. The Minnesota facility supports commercial construction projects in the Midwest and northeastern...

LEO A DALY Wins CSI Awards.
December 2, 2005... Staff Two LEO A DALY Minneapolis projects have been recognized by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) through Craftsmanship Awards. The first award was given for craftsmanship associated...

Historic Sears Warehouse Transformation.
December 2, 2005... Staff The exciting Midtown Exchange project will bring hundreds of jobs and much-needed economic activity to Minneapolis. An ambitious building reconstruction project is now under way in south-central Minneapolis. Known as the Midtown...

Stay Small Or Be Huge.
December 2, 2005... By George Hedley Want to be more successful in the industry? Here are five guaranteed tips from George Hedley, owner of his own $75-million construction and development company. Have you noticed that people who think and act small,...

Space Needed.
December 9, 2005... Staff General Dynamics Corp. is looking for 400,000 square feet of space in order to move from its current location near Mall of America. The former John Deere distribution center in Bloomington, the former headquarters of ADC...

North Dakota Center.
December 9, 2005... Staff As new CEO and development director of the International Peace Garden, one of Steven Locke's primary tasks will be to find money to fund construction of a new sunken garden and interpretive center. The governments of Canada and...

Majestic Slate(TM) Traditional Tiles.
December 9, 2005... Staff EcoStar(TM), a leader in recycled building products, announces the addition of Majestic Slate(TM) Traditional tiles as part of their environmentally friendly line of products. This emulated slate tile complements any style of home....

Public Owners Use Alternative Delivery Methods.
December 9, 2005... Staff According to a new study by PinnacleOne, one of the nation's leading construction consulting firms, public owners are increasingly turning to alternatives to the traditional design-bid-build delivery method. When asked for the...

Ingersoll-Rand Opens Road Institute West.(Road Institute West)(Brief Article)
December 9, 2005... Staff Ingersoll-Rand announced the opening of its Road Institute West campus in Phoenix, Ariz. Road Institute West opened November 15, 2005. Road Institute West complements the Road Institute main campus, located in Chambersburg, Pa....

National Sealant Study Comes To Minnesota.
December 16, 2005... Staff The National Center for Pavement Preservation is conducting field evaluations in coordination with the Minnesota DOT (MNDOT). The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) brought their most...

Inflating Tires With Nitrogen.
December 16, 2005... By The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) With advances in technology and the expanding commercial infrastructure of nitrogen availability, nitrogen inflation is a growing trend in the transportation industry. The practice of...

17/35 Runway Project.
December 16, 2005... By Deborah Lockridge Runway 17/35 at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was starting from scratch - and there was no room for error when it came to deadlines on the project, which started in July 2004. Progressive...

Public Owners Are Turning To Energy Efficiency Designs.
December 16, 2005... Staff According to a new study by PinnacleOne, one of the nation's leading construction consulting firms, a majority (60 percent) of public owners in the United States have implemented construction projects with energy efficiency designs...

Environmentally Friendly Flooring Solution.
December 16, 2005... Staff Over-consumption, global warming and pollution are all realities of the world today. Proactive companies who operate in green buildings help decrease the emissions of toxins and other hazardous waste, plus they receive public praise...

Project EverGreen Expands Program.
December 16, 2005... Staff Project EverGreen is gaining momentum in its drive to inform homeowners about the hidden value of well-maintained green spaces. Building on the success of its widely distributed "It's More Than a Landscape, It's a Lifescape" envelope...

Nanogel[R] Translucent Aerogel Installations.
December 16, 2005... Staff A renewed, worldwide focus on energy savings and green building products is increasing interest in NanogelA[R] translucent aerogel, the daylighting material that combines high light transmission with energy efficiency and sound...

New Edition Of Civil Engineering Exam Manual.
December 16, 2005... Staff Professional Publications, Inc. (PPI), the leading publisher of professional licensing exam review materials for engineers, announced the publication of a new edition of its best-selling title, the Civil Engineering Reference Manual...

USGBC Announces 2005 Leadership Award Recipients.(Company Profile)
December 16, 2005... Staff The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the 2005 recipients of the Fourth Annual Leadership Awards. The awards are presented in six categories including Community, Education, LEED, Organizational Excellence, Research,...

The Rainforest Alliance Launches SmartGuide.
December 16, 2005... Staff From doors to decking, flooring to furniture, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification is universally recognized as the green standard for wood building products. Yet, architects and contractors often face challenges finding...

Project EverGreen And Habitat For Humanity.
December 16, 2005... Staff Project EverGreen began its relationship with Habitat for Humanity at a landscape completion celebration for four families on Sept. 16 in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. The purpose of the partnership is to promote the value of green...

OtterBox Products.(OtterBox 4600)(Brief Article)
December 23, 2005... Staff Instead of sitting in trailers, construction supervisors have become mobile with PDAs and Tablet PCs to streamline operations and boost productivity. But, with unpredictable weather and dusty construction environments, technology...

ARTBA Elects 2005-2006 Officers.
December 23, 2005... Staff The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced its 2005-2006 officers and directors. The following individuals were elected at the association's annual meeting as ARTBA officers: Chairman Gene...

Panasonic Toughbook Rugged Notebooks.
December 23, 2005... Staff Panasonic Computer Solutions Company announced that the Panasonic[R] Toughbook[R] fully rugged CF-18 and CF-29 notebook computers and the semi-rugged CF-73 notebook computer are now available with built-in access to Sprint's EV-DO...

Terex Pegson Cone Crushers.(Brief Article)
December 23, 2005... Staff Terex Pegson cone crushers feature the "all-in-feed" Automax design which gives much better throughput, shape and reduction for secondary, tertiary and quaternary use. Further, the overall plant cost is reduced and the plant is much...

ASPE Launches New Industry Exams.(American Society of Professional Estimators)(Brief Article)
December 30, 2005... Staff Meeting the need of a construction industry with increasing standardization, pre-qualification requirements and a growing shortage of able professionals, the American Society of Professional Estimators announces the development of...

Drum Doctor.(new construction equipment from Mechanical Advantage, LLC)(Brief Article)
December 30, 2005... Staff Drum Doctor, the flagship product of Mechanical Advantage, LLC, reshapes damaged channelizer drums on-site or off-site to help save thousands of dollars over the life expectancy of traffic drum inventories. In fact, the Drum Doctor...

Construction Equipment Theft Recoveries Rise Again.
December 30, 2005... Staff LoJack Corporation announced recently the results of its fourth annual Construction Equipment Theft Report, which provides valuable information on the growing problem of equipment theft that costs construction companies up to $1...

RSC Equipment Rental Appointment.
December 30, 2005... Staff RSC Equipment Rental, one of the nation's leading providers of rental equipment and services for the construction and industrial sectors, has created the industry's first executive-level position focused exclusively on innovation and...