Construction Bulletin articles from November 2004

Construction Bulletin archives from November 2004

More Money For Highway Infrastructure.
November 5, 2004... Staff The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America has commended the actions of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for overwhelming support of the American Jobs Creation Act that includes key provisions to...

Security Problem.(DeWalt's reports)
November 5, 2004... Staff DeWalt, a manufacturer of power tools, has announced the results of its recent research study, which identifies construction jobsite security as the top concern of contractors. According to DeWalt officials, the findings are...

Glass Towers.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... Staff McGough Development, Roseville, Minn., has announced plans for construction of a 17-story, twin-tower condominium development project near the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. The project is being marketed as the first in...

Significant Impact.(High Performance Steel)
November 5, 2004... Dr. Michael Barker We need to make bridges more economical, durable and longer lasting. One way that America's transportation leaders are heeding this call is through the expanding use of High Performance Steel (HPS). Although HPS...

Ford Parkway Bridge.(reconstruction of bridge)(Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) chose Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... Staff Historic bridge linking Minneapolis with St. Paul is rehabilitated Whether one calls it the Intercity Bridge or the Ford Bridge, this imposing structure connecting Minneapolis with St. Paul, is one of the largest reinforced...

The Itasca Project.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... Staff An extra $750 million a year must be spent on state transportation improvements A group led by 30 top Twin Cities chief executive officers, elected officials and civic leaders has released a report showing an increasing number...

Wakota Bridge.(Minnesota Department of Transportation)
November 5, 2004... Staff High-profile project continues on I-494 southeast of St. Paul The $250-million Wakota Bridge project continues through its third year of construction in 2004 with completion scheduled for late 2007. In April 2002, the...

Lake Harriet Bandshell Restored.
November 12, 2004... Staff Historic Minneapolis landmark lives again, thanks to avolunteer business partnership One of Minneapolis' most revered landmarks is the bandshell that sits on the banks of Lake Harriet. The Lake Harriet Bandshell in south...

Time To Buy.
November 12, 2004... By Christian A. Klein, Esq. The clock is ticking for contractors to take advantage of one of the most important business tax breaks in recent memory. The depreciation bonus, which Congress created in 2002 and expanded in 2003, expires...

Stillwater Bridge.
November 19, 2004... Staff The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) have announced that after 18 months of work, a stakeholder resolution group has...

Five Concrete Paving Winners.(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... Staff Five Minnesota concrete paving projects have been recognized by the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) as among the best constructed in the United States. The winning projects are: The Shepard Road project in St....

Pit & Quarry Supplies.(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... Staff Metso Mineral Industries, Inc.,Waukesha, Wis., has announced the appointment of Pit & Quarry Supplies, Inc. as an authorized distributor. Pit & Quarry Supplies, Virginia, Minn., will be focused exclusively on Metso's Symons cone...

AEM Sees Market Growth.(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)
November 19, 2004... Charles Stamp, Chairman, Associated Equipment Manufacturers The construction machinery manufacturing industry is anticipated to close out 2004 with robust business growth. The optimistic outlook is the result of the annual forecast of...

Compact Construction Equipment.
November 19, 2004... Staff Ziegler Cat puts heavy emphasis on compact equipment Most contractors naturally associate the Caterpillar brand name with heavy-duty construction equipment. From big track-type tractors to wheel loaders and excavators, Cat...

Editor's Report.
November 19, 2004... By George Rekela With a current skilled labor shortage inflicting the construction industry, one sometimes tends to overlook the distinct possibility of an allied skilled leader shortage. For the construction industry to grow and...

Contractor Relies On Rubber-Tracked Loaders.
November 19, 2004... Staff Compact construction equipment combined with quality employees spells success for Grand Rapids, Minn., firm Lease Landscaping & Excavating, an all-service construction firm based in Grand Rapids, Minn., has undergone considerable...

Annual Tri-State Region Pickup Truck Review.
November 19, 2004... Staff Our yearly look at what's new in construction pickup trucks Most pickup trucks fall into the compact or the full-size category, but, for Construction Bulletin's 16th annual pickup truck review, we lead off with a newest version...

Contract Award Totals.
November 26, 2004... Staff Strong showings in North Dakota, South Dakota help to offset a 20-percent decline in Minnesota contracts Much like the recent presidential election race, the volume of 2004 construction contract awards in the states of Minnesota,...

Low-Tech In The High-Tech Age.
November 26, 2004... Staff Sophisticated technology useless without quality wooden stakes Frontier Precision Inc. , Bismarck, provides sales, service and product support on land surveying, engineering and global positioning systems. While...