Midwest Contractor articles from February 2008

Midwest Contractor archives from February 2008

BASIF Converted To BMCC.
February 11, 2008... Staff The board of trustees of the Builders' Association Self-Insurers' Fund (BASIF) has unanimously approved the conversion of BASIF of Missouri and BASIF of Kansas into a single new mutual fund insurance company. The company would be...

2008 KC HCA Elections Held.
February 11, 2008... Staff The Heavy Constructors Association of the Greater Kansas City Area is pleased to announce the election of the following officers for 2008: president, Greg Kaaz, LEXECO, Leavenworth, Kan. (pictured); vice-president, Gavin Barmby,...

John Deere Engine News.
February 11, 2008... Staff John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) are adding three new engines to their gen-set applications line: PowerTechs E 9.0L, 9.0L and 13.5L. In other news, three new JDPS 4.5-liter engines have received Tier 3/Stage III A certification from...

"Gravi-Force" Project Provides Lowest Cost.
February 11, 2008... By: Kent Prior P.E. And Scott Aurit P.E., HDR Engineering The city of Lincoln, Neb., has outgrown infrastructure systems for critical areas of the community. To solve the problem the Lincoln Wastewater System (LWWS) undertook a strategy to...

Four Steps To Your Next Truck.
February 11, 2008... Written by Robert "Bob" Johnson, Director of Fleet Relations, National Truck Equipment Association As vocational trucks continue to grow in complexity and sophistication, companies are under increasing pressure to maximize their vehicle...

Editor's Report.(seminar on safety)
February 25, 2008... David Huey The Associated General Contractors of Iowa (AGCI) held their 86th Annual State Convention January 9-11 at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines, Iowa. The theme was "Keep 'em Rolling" with the double meaning of the gamble of...

Paving At Its Best.
February 25, 2008... By David Huey, Editor ACPA Hands Out Gold, Silver and Service Awards The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) named the recipients of the 18th Annual "Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards" and its "Distinguished Service...

Estimating Energy Use Early and Often.
February 25, 2008... Staff Information provided by the California Energy Commission's Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program. The Problem Building designers can use computer software, such as DOE-2 and EnergyPlus, to evaluate potential...

IMT Joins With Dodge Ram.
February 25, 2008... Staff Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT) has successfully integrated a hydraulic crane and air compressor into the new Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis, as well as the Sterling Bullet chassis. "There's a high demand for these new...

Murphy Hires North Platte Manager.
February 25, 2008... Staff A recent Highway Superintendent for Lincoln County with more than 30 years of construction experience will take over the Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company operation in North Platte, Neb. New branch manager, Dwight Englert, has...

Iowa Senator Tours CNH Plant.
February 25, 2008... Staff U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) visited the CNH (Case New Holland) manufacturing plant in Burlington, where it makes loader/backhoes, tractor loaders and rough-terrain forklifts for the Case brand. After joining a plant tour and...

Midwest Consultants Shifting Leadership.
February 25, 2008... Staff The board of directors of Yaggy Colby Associates (YCA), a multidisciplinary professional consulting firm with offices located in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, has announced a change in leadership roles: Bob Ellis will continue...

Vermeer Takes New Name.
February 25, 2008... Staff Vermeer Manufacturing Company, a leading provider of construction and agricultural equipment worldwide based in Pella, Iowa, is now officially Vermeer Corporation as of January 1, 2008. After six decades, the company has evolved to...