Midwest Contractor articles from August 2006

Midwest Contractor archives from August 2006

GPS Expands Contractor's Capabilities.
August 14, 2006... By Curt Grandia Paul Reed Construction Uses Trimble System For Larger Projects On Paul Reed Construction's larger earthwork and grading projects, Ben Ryschon might drive a grader or dozer over the entire job dozens of times. He spends...

Making Missouri's Interstates Safer.
August 14, 2006... By Curt Grandia MoDOT Installs GuardCable To Reduce Crossover Crashes Ian effort to make Missouri's interstates safer and significantly reduce fatalities due to crossover crashes, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is in...

Missouri Commission Approves Plan.
August 14, 2006... Staff The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in July approved a new $7.1-billion five-year transportation construction program that includes more than 900 highway and bridge projects. The Statewide Transportation Improvement...

Murphy Tractor Sets Grand Opening.
August 14, 2006... Staff Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc. has scheduled a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 24 at its recently relocated Springfield-area branch location. The new 25,000-square-foot facility is located on State Highway...

Sunbelt To Acquire NationsRent.
August 14, 2006... Staff Sunbelt Rentals Inc., a subsidiary of Ashtead Group plc, and NationsRent Companies Inc. recently announced an agreement under which NationsRent will be merged into Sunbelt to form the third-largest equipment rental company serving...

Mudrick Heads Topcon.
August 14, 2006... Staff David Mudrick has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Topcon America Corporation, replacing Susumu "Scott" Hokari, who has rejoined the executive staff of Topcon Corporation in Japan. With this...

Arrow Garners Award.
August 14, 2006... Staff Arrow Truck Sales, Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., was recently selected Affiliated Used Truck Dealer of the Year by the Truck Blue Book. The award was presented at the publication's annual conference in Las Vegas and was...

New Holland Sets New Warranty.
August 14, 2006... Staff New Holland recently announced a new one-year, unlimited-hour standard warranty for its skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, loader backhoes, tractor loaders, compact excavators, compact and full-size wheel loaders, crawler...

Miller "Cautiously Optimistic".(Deb Miller)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Staff As Kansas' 10-year Comprehensive Transportation Program (CTP) enters its final three years, KDOT is releasing updated schedules for all major remaining construction projects. And despite concerns about cost increases, all projects...

Engineers' Club Honors Baker.
August 14, 2006... Staff John A. Baker , P.E., was presented the Award of Merit from the Engineers' Club of St. Louis for his outstanding performance and contributions reflecting credit to the engineering profession and to the Engineers' Club of St. Louis....

ACPA Recognizes Iowa Exec.
August 14, 2006... Staff The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) recently honored Iowa Concrete Paving Association Vice President John Cunningham with its 2006 Outstanding Chapter State Promoter award. The honor was presented at a special awards...

HDR To Manage Interchange.(MBC2 )(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Staff The Missouri Department of Transportation has selected HDR to provide construction inspection services for the I-170/340 (Olive Blvd.) interchange in St. Louis. The $26-million project includes new bridges, longer ramps and a...

PCA Offers Soil Cement Brochure.(Portland Cement Association, 'Soil-Cement for Commercial Sites')(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Staff The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is offering a brochure that describes the benefits of using soil cement. The publication, "Soil-Cement for Commercial Sites," highlights the more than 70 years of collective experience...

Fabick Adds Mining Excavators.
August 14, 2006... Staff Fabick CAT became an official supplier of Terex|O&K Hydraulic Mining Excavators in June. Fabick CAT will supply the RH40 to RH400 model sizes in conjunction with their current line of Caterpillar excavators and the custom-built...

Victor L. Phillips Adds Sennebogen.(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Staff The Victor L. Phillips Company has added the Sennebogen product line and become an authorized distributor of the green material handlers in Kansas and western Missouri. "We sold our first machine, an 825 M, to the Yaffee Company...

Mustang Honors Star Equipment.(Mustang Manufacturing Company Inc.)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Staff Mustang Manufacturing Co., Inc. recently recognized Star Equipment, Ltd., a Des Moines, Iowa-based equipment dealership, as a Top 10 Dealer within its network. The award recognizes superior 2005 sales. Star Equipment is an...

Right-Sized Renting.
August 14, 2006... By Cathy Medina, Technical Writer, Two Rivers Marketing Courtesy of Vermeer Manufacturing Compact RentalEquipment Solves Contractor's SmallWorkspace Challenges When you're a utility-contractor foreman working inside an electrical...

Ryan Builds Casino Hotel.
August 14, 2006... By Curt Grandia New Isle of Capri Facility Will Be Bettendorf's Tallest Building Ryan Companies US, Inc. offices in Naperville, Ill., and Davenport, Iowa, are teaming up to serve as general contractor on a new hotel and other...

AWPA Honors HNTB.
August 28, 2006... Staff The American Public Works Association (APWA) in September will honor Kansas City, Mo.-based HNTB for its work on the Dallas High Five Interchange. APWA recently named the project a Public Works Project of the Year. The Texas...

ACP Raises Funds For Foundation.
August 28, 2006... Staff Associated Construction Publications (ACP), a network of 14 regional magazines devoted to providing the latest construction industry news, raised $10,250 for the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation at AED's 2006 Condex...

Iowa Aviation Program Approved.
August 28, 2006... Staff The Iowa Transportation Commission approved Iowa's $3-million 2007 State Aviation Program in July. Part of the Iowa Department of Transportation's budget, the program will provide nearly $2.4 million for vertical infrastructure...

Editor's Report.
August 28, 2006... By Curt Grandia The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in July applauded U.S. Senate approval of the long-delayed Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDA authorizes planning and construction projects of the U.S. Army Corps...

Small Machine Advantages.
August 28, 2006... By Curt Grandia Compact Equipment Benefits Include Maneuverability, Transportability, Lower Operating Costs As the popularity and use of compact equipment continues to grow, contractors say the advantages they offer over larger...

ILICA Field Days.
August 28, 2006... By Curt Grandia "Hands On" Highlights Two-Day Annual Event From skid-steer loaders and backhoes to dozers, excavators and haul trucks, the Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) Field Days provided participants an...

Ahead Of Schedule.
August 28, 2006... Staff Westbound Lanes Open A Year Early On West Dodge Elevated Expressway The westbound lanes of Omaha's West Dodge Elevated Expressway opened July 28 to much fanfare, more than a year ahead of schedule. Nebraska Governor Dave...

MoDOT Tests Hybrid Trucks.
August 28, 2006... By Curt Grandia Diesel-Electric Trucks Expected To Halve Fuel Costs/Emissions The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is the first government agency in the nation to test a new diesel-electric bucket truck that is expected to...