Construction Bulletin articles from May 2005

Construction Bulletin archives from May 2005

Construction Work Site Spanish-English Books.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... Staff If you are looking to improve communication with your Spanish-speaking workers, two new publications from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the National Association of Women in Construction can make...

Sustainability Experts David Shepherd and Mike Sugrue Added to Program for First Tilt-Up Convention.
May 6, 2005... Staff David D. Shepherd, AIA, director of Sustainable Development for the Portland Cement Association (PCA), has been selected as the keynote speaker for the first convention hosted by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA). ...

Benchmarking Basics.
May 6, 2005... Written by Martin L. Waitz, Construction Practice Group Leader Tips on examining your company's performance to gain greater success. According to surveys by the Construction Financial Management Association, less than 20 percent of all...

ACERT for 2007.(Advanced Combustion Emission Reduction Technology)
May 6, 2005... Staff Caterpillar to update its engine technology in on-highway engines Caterpillar announced that it will comply with the 2007 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions regulations with ACERT Technology for 2007. The next...

Choosing The Construction Site.
May 13, 2005... By Ronald B. Hall Contractors Can Assist Developers in Building Site Selection What should not be forgotten is the recurring issue of soil composition. Choosing the proper development site entails a substantial amount of time and...

NUCA Honors Safety Award Winners.(National Utility Contractors Association)
May 13, 2005... Staff The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) has announced the winners of the 2004 William H. Feather Award. Created in 1978 to honor the contributions of the founding chairman of NUCA's Safety Committee and to recognize his...

Training Program In China.(Brief Article)
May 13, 2005... Staff The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two organizations affiliated with China's Ministry of Construction to create the construction equipment industry's first joint...

ICUEE 2005 Website.( International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition)
May 13, 2005... Staff The website of the 2005 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) features a "virtual trade show" which provides detailed "Demo Expo" exhibitor information to help attendees plan their visit to the show. ICUEE...

I-35 Improvement Work Begins In Pine County.(Brief Article)
May 13, 2005... Staff Duluth, Minn.District 1 of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) advises motorists that on or about Monday, May 9, 2005, work will begin to repave the northbound lanes of I-35 between Hinckley and Willow River. ...

Sweeney Brothers Promotions.(of Kevin Sweeney and Leon Steckler )(Brief Article)
May 13, 2005... Staff Kevin Sweeney has been elected president of Sweeney Brothers. Previously he held the position of sales manager. He has worked in the construction equipment business for 23 years. Sweeney Brothers has four locations in Minot,...

Huge Transportation Rally Held April 6th.
May 20, 2005... Staff St. Paul, Minn.-- Over 1,200 people representing diverse organizations from all over the state of Minnesota descended on the State Capitol Wednesday, April 6th, to demand action this year by the Legislature and governor to improve...

Axle Weight Rules Soon Lifted.(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Staff Duluth, Minn.-- The Minnesota Department of Transportation announces that Seasonal Axle Weight Restrictions will be lifted across the state of Minnesota as follows: SOUTH, SOUTH EAST and METRO FROST ZONES Spring Load...

I-35 Corridor Study Discussed At Open House In Forest Lake.(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Staff The Minnesota Department of Transportation's (Mn/DOT) Metropolitan District will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, May 5, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hall located at 556 Southwest 12th St. in...

Expect Delays On Highway 23.(Brief Article)
May 20, 2005... Staff Duluth, Minn.-- Starting on or about Monday, May 2, 2005, motorists using Minnesota Highway 23 between the Pine/Carlton County line and the community of Fond du Lac should anticipate travel delays for about two to three weeks. ...

Environmental Infrastructure Funding A Challenge.
May 20, 2005... Staff Eben Wyman, vice president of Government Relations National Utility Contractors Association America's underground infrastructure keeps our society connected. Water, sewer, gas, telecommunications, and other underground lifelines...

State Of The Underground Industry.(Minnesota Utility Contractors Association)
May 20, 2005... By Jeff Hanson, MUCA Executive Director Our nation's underground infrastructure system is decaying faster than it can be replaced. Nothing lasts forever. Old pipes and systems decay and need to be replaced. The problem is our nation's...

Reflections At Bloomington Central Station.
May 27, 2005... By Dick Parrish, MindShare Communications Minnesota's largest "green" development scheduled to open in early summer 2006 The next major change to the landscape in Bloomington, Minn., is rising out of a huge hole in the ground at 8100...

Changes At Cat.(Caterpillar)(OEM Solutions Group)
May 27, 2005... Staff Remanufacturing services expanded, and OEM Solutions Group is formed Caterpillar Inc. has announced the expansion of its remanufacturing business to provide services for man ufacturers and customers in industries beyond those...

Highway 53 In Miller Hill Area To Be Improved.(Brief Article)
May 27, 2005... Staff Duluth, Minn.-- District 1 of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) advises motorists to anticipate significant travel delays, traffic lane restrictions, enforced speed reductions, and traffic flow controlled by...

On the Web.(Online Services)
May 27, 2005... Staff 360-training, a global provider of technical skills and safety e-Learning solutions announces its highly anticipated approval by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to offer a 10-hour Outreach Training Certification...