Construction Bulletin articles from March 2006

Construction Bulletin archives from March 2006

The "Nuts And Bolts" Of Construction Software.
March 3, 2006... By Sheldon Needle When choosing software, it is crucial that users focus on looking at product differentiators that match closely with user priorities. There are some pretty major differences in how software for contractors operates....

Construction Software.
March 3, 2006... By Sheldon Needle Is your construction software a profit center or overhead expense? In the competitive world of contracting, profit margins are tight. Jobs, service calls, employee productivity, and even your business tools must...

Industry News.
March 3, 2006... Staff A new website, www.DirtGeneral.com , matches excavators with excess fill to convenient dump sites. Not just for huge excavation companies, but anyone with excess fill including residential contractors, road contractors and even...

Compact Telehandler.
March 10, 2006... Staff Bobcat Company, a business of Ingersoll Rand Company Limited, a diversified industrial firm, continues to offer customers a compact telescopic tool carrier with the V518. The Bobcat[R] VersaHandler V518 is ideal for applications that...

Topcon GPT-8203M.(precision instrument)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2006... Staff The GPT-8203M is a new addition to Topcon's 8200 series of long-range reflectorless total stations. This precision instrument is specially designed to expedite layout of formwork, structural components and anchor bolts, as well as...

3M(TM) Foam Ear Plug Dispenser.(Brief Article)
March 10, 2006... Staff To help improve dispensing of ear plugs in hearing conservation programs, 3M has developed an ear plug dispenser that can be used with the popular 3M(TM) Foam Ear Plugs 1100 and 3M(TM) Soft Foam Ear Plugs 1120/37062. The...

Hilti Tools -- Lifetime Service.
March 10, 2006... Staff North American contractors lose an estimated $400 million per year on power tool repair costs. Much of this cost is associated with wear and tear, for which manufacturer warranties offer little or no protection. Independent research...

High-Speed Cone Wheel/Plug Grinder.
March 10, 2006... Staff Michigan Pneumatic Tool, Inc. of Detroit, Michigan, recently announced the new MP-2511, a high-speed, lightweight cone wheel grinder for heavy-duty industrial applications. With a 1.5-horsepower air motor that delivers a no-load...

Flowserve Launches GCX Pump Seal.
March 10, 2006... Staff Flowserve Corp., a global provider of fluid motion and control products and services, announces the launch of the Flowserve GCX single mechanical cartridge seal. The GCX is specifically designed for ANSI and DIN pump services, where...

Laser Augmentation Adds Precision.
March 17, 2006... Staff Laser augmentation for GPS adds precision so that precise elevations with one system are now available. If the roads are to be paved with gold, you don't want to overlay or lay it too thin. Not to mention that the subbase and...

CAT Unveils New Scraper.(Caterpillar Inc. introduces scraper)(Brief article)
March 17, 2006... By Loren Faulkner Caterpillar recently unveiled its new tandem-powered 657G Wheel Tractor-Scraper. Caterpillar recently unveiled its new tandem-powered 657G Wheel Tractor-Scraper on a working job site in Dana Point, California, to a...

Hurricane Help From Ziegler.
March 24, 2006... Staff Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, two of the deadliest natural disasters in recent U.S. history, caused destruction throughout the Gulf Coast region in August and September, resulting in millions of people losing their homes and more than...

RDO Equipment Co. Opens Moorhead Dealership.(Company overview)
March 24, 2006... Staff RDO Equipment Co. opened their new flagship dealership at 2900 Main Ave. SE, Moorhead, Minn., in the Industrial Park along Interstate 94. The dealership replaces the RDO Equipment Co. Agriculture dealership (4515 University Dr S,...

DCA Elects 2006 Directors.
March 24, 2006... Staff The Distribution Contractors Association elected its 2006 slate of officers and directors during its recent convention. In Construction Bulletin's region, Christopher Leines, president, Minnesota Limited, Inc., in Rogers, Minnesota,...

MUCA Celebrates Successes, Elections.(Minnesota Utility Contractors Association)
March 24, 2006... Staff For the past few months, members of the Minnesota Utility Contractors Association (MUCA) have been conducting "Operation: Phone Home." This public service project allowed MUCA members to donate phone cards for distribution to...

Topcon CTS-3000 Series.(product introduction)(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Staff A new total station series specifically designed for construction layout and other jobsite positioning tasks has been announced by Topcon Positioning Systems. The CTS-3000 series features onboard software that simplifies...

Earth Retaining Wall And Ground Anchoring System.
March 24, 2006... Staff CINTEC America of Baltimore, Md., a world leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair and preservation, uses its earth retaining stabilization system to tie back historically sensitive walls or in...

Air-Powered Router Speeds Production.
March 24, 2006... Staff Michigan Pneumatic Tool, Inc. of Detroit, Michigan, recently announced the MP-22000RTR air-powered router featuring a base with an adjustable depth up to 6 inches. Standard features for the MP-22000RTR include a 1/4-inch collet,...

New Search Engine Dedicated To Industrial Companies.
March 24, 2006... Staff eMvoy announces the launch of the first full-text search engine focused exclusively on U.S. manufacturers. The new search engine helps businesses quickly find the right manufacturer by providing clean, relevant and verified...

Sandberg Named Project Manager.
March 24, 2006... Staff Kraus-Anderson[R] Construction Company, one of the Midwest's oldest and largest commercial general contractors and construction managers, has hired Brandon Sandberg as project manager. He will work from the company's Minneapolis...

Schoell & Madson Relocates.(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Staff Schoell & Madson is relocating its main office to 15050 23rd Avenue North in Plymouth, Minn. The company has leased over 11,000 square feet of space and has an option for expansion. The newly remodeled space has been completely...

Kraus-Anderson Recognized For Excellence.(Brief article)
March 24, 2006... Staff Kraus-Anderson Construction Company has received recognition from the state's construction and real estate industries for a number of projects honored for achievement in 2005. The Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) recently...

Software As A Service.
March 24, 2006... By Lisa Doyle Wireless Technology Makes Online Tools A Cost-Effective Alternative For Small To Mid-Size Contractors Technology is finally catching up with the highly mobile construction workforce, offering wireless solutions that go...

Burnout Busters.(techniques of stress management.)
March 31, 2006... Staff Are you one urgent e-mail away from a meltdown? You're not alone. Consultant Mike Staver has some simple, real-world techniques for staving off burnout. T.S. Eliot may have believed April the cruelest month, but for American...

Green Roof Sets An Example For Minneapolis Sustainable Design.
March 31, 2006... Staff The five-story Central Public Library of Minneapolis, Minn., is an architectural benchmark for Midwestern urban landscapes and sets an example for sustainable building design. The new Central Public Library features an extremely...