Construction Bulletin articles from June 2005

Construction Bulletin archives from June 2005

Weight Capacity Reduced For Highway 65 Bridge.(Brief Article)
June 3, 2005... Staff Koochiching County, Minn.-- The weight carrying capacity of the Highway 65 bridge spanning the Little Fork River near the southeastern Koochiching County community of Silverdale has been downgraded due to significant structural...

Dirt Finds New Home Through Internet Fill Exchange.
June 3, 2005... Staff Forest Lake, Minn.-- Steve O'Brien has launched a new business, FillExchange.com, to assist people in the construction industry with finding or disposing of dirt. By joining at www.FillExchange.com , people can save time, money and...

New Literature.(American Society of Concrete Contractors )
June 3, 2005... Staff The American Society of Concrete Contractors has published its 2004-2005 Product Catalog. New to this edition are Bob Harris' Guide to Stained Concrete, a CD entitled Exploring the Art of Concrete and Conference Notes: First North...

Getting Ahead Of The Curve.(Bridge Construction)
June 3, 2005... By Steven B. Chase, Sheila Rimal Duwadi and John M. Hooks FHWA proposes a research-packed agenda for preserving existing bridges and building new ones. The following article is from the Federal Highway Administration's publication...

Online Equipment Management.(RSC Equipment Rental)
June 3, 2005... Staff New Website RSC Online(TM) Helps Contractors Track Their Rental Equipment Use RSC Equipment Rental of Scottsdale, Arizona, recently unveiled its new, enhanced website service, "RSC Online(TM)," and it promises to be a major step...

Sewer Construction May Be Delayed.(concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs),)(Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)(U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals)(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Staff A recent court ruling concerning the Clean Water Act may affect construction projects and municipalities nationwide. The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York issued a landmark environmental ruling that may cause...

Water Resources Legislation Reported Out.(Brief Article)
June 10, 2005... Staff The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently congratulated the bipartisan leadership of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for reporting out legislation reauthorizing the Water Resources Development Act...

Committee Approves OSHA Reform Bills.(Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC))
June 10, 2005... Staff Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently commended the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Education and the Workforce for approving four measures introduced by Representative Charles Norwood (R-Ga.) that the...

Weather Or Not.
June 10, 2005... By Curt Grandia Area Forecasting Company Puts Meteorologists In Your Toolbox Depending on television or radio for the weather forecast may be good enough if you're planning to go out on the boat or motorcycle. And looking at the...

Do-Gooding.
June 10, 2005... Staff Being a "do-gooder" is good business I'm not exactly sure what led me to become a do-gooder about 15 years ago. Perhaps some of us don't develop a social conscience until we reach 40. I can, however, pinpoint the timing -- it...

Mega-Wing Crane.(Grove Crane)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 17, 2005... Staff Grove GMK7550 crane flies 21,000 pounds to 315 feet The largest hydraulic crane in the region recently placed a pair of 18,000-pound chillers on the roof of a downtown Minneapolis high rise. The 550-ton capacity, Grove GMK7550...

ACPA Covers Concrete Pavement Smoothness.(American Concrete Pavement Association )
June 17, 2005... Staff Does pavement smoothness affect anything other than driver comfort? The answer is a resounding YES! Smoothness has a direct bearing on the long-term performance of concrete pavements, as shown in numerous research studies...

Cabela's To Construct Rogers, Minn., Retail Facility.
June 17, 2005... Staff To reach its aggressive expansion goals, Cabela's relies on flexible construction partners who can respond quickly, such as Fabcon, a Minn.-based precast concrete supplier. Fabcon will install approximately 68,000 square feet of its...

Cement Consumption To Remain Strong.(Brief Article)
June 17, 2005... Staff According to the Spring Forecast from the Portland Cement Association, cement consumption should increase 3.0 percent in 2005 and to another record level of 123.4 million metric tons. The forecast includes an improved determination...

$295-Billion Highway Bill Approved By Senate.
June 17, 2005... Staff The Republican-controlled Senate brushed aside a presidential veto threat and passed a $295-billion highway bill, arguing that massive spending on bigger and better roads was necessary to fight congestion and unsafe roadways. The...

EnergyBlock Helps Reduce Energy Loss And Mold Buildup.
June 17, 2005... Staff It's a problem that affects almost every residential or commercial building no matter where its located -- preventing outside air from coming in and inside air from flowing out. A large portion of that energy loss goes through drafty...

Grand Rapids Council Approves Standards.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff The Grand Rapids City Council has asked that the Itasca County Board of Commissioners determine whether or not social or economic impact issues should be taken into consideration when granting a conditional use permit to a big box...

ASSE Website Shows Hiring Increase.(American Society of Safety Engineers)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff The American Society of Safety Engineers' (ASSE) Nexsteps Career Center website has seen much growth in the listing of occupational safety, health and environmental jobs countrywide, led by the manufacturing industry. Currently,...

MnDOT And Partners Win Award.(Minnesota Department of Transportation)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff The Minnesota Department of Transportation, along with public and private partners, received 2005 Environmental Excellence Awards last month from the Federal Highway Administration for two Twin Cities Metro area projects. Mn/DOT...

SC&R Foundation Elects Board Members.(Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff During the SC&RA Annual Conference held April 12-16 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona, the SC&R Foundation elected Doug Miller, Fontaine Specialized Inc., Springville, Ala., as vice president....

New Industrial Park Ribbon Cutting.(Blackbird Inc)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff The Sisseton Economic Development Corporation, with support from the city of Sisseton, recently purchased an additional 27 acres of land to expand its industrial park. Governor Rounds recently announced approval of a $66,000...

APA Announces Award Winners.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has announced the winners of its 2004 Perpetual Pavement Awards. The award is given to owners of asphalt pavements that are at least 35 years old and have never had a structural failure. The road...

AKG Breaks Ground On Mitchell Facility.
June 24, 2005... Staff State, local and company officials gathered in Mitchell, South Dakota, on May 3, to break ground on an 80,000-square-foot facility that will be home to AKG Midwest, Inc., a German-based manufacturer of cooling systems and heat...

State, Oglala Sioux Tribe Sign Agreement.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff Gov. Mike Rounds announced that the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the Oglala Sioux Tribe have reached a five-year agreement on highway construction and maintenance projects within the boundaries of the Pine...

New Drayton Bridge Efforts Continue.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has completed a draft concept report that addresses the purpose and need for a new Drayton Bridge, existing conditions, proposed alternatives, impacts, and costs. "Compiling...

ACPA Appoints Directors.(American Concrete Pavement Association)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has appointed Larry A. Scofield, P.E., as director of Environmental Technology. Scofield will focus on researching and promoting the environmental benefits of concrete pavements....

QUIKRETE[R] Celebrates 65 Years.(Brief Article)
June 24, 2005... Staff The QUIKRETE[R] Companies was founded on May 22, 1940, and has since become the most recognizable name in concrete. To celebrate this 65th anniversary, QUIKRETE is giving away a week's stay at Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp in Lakeland,...

Minneapolis Ready For Ultrafiltration.(upgradation of Minneapolis Water Works )
June 24, 2005... By Stew Thornley, Minnesota Department of Health The first significant phase in a decade-long process to upgrade Minneapolis Water Works and position the utility to meet emerging threats and more stringent standards is nearing completion....

Tee It Up To Build Some Lives.
June 24, 2005... Staff 16th Annual Rebuild Golf Benefit "Let's Build Lives, Not Prisons" is the mission of one of the favorite causes of the construction industry -- Rebuild Resources. This organization was created to assist young people with...