Midwest Contractor articles from June 2005

Midwest Contractor archives from June 2005

'Technicians'.(Asphalt Paving Association)(Aspro Inc)
June 13, 2005... Staff Recognized At Greater Iowa Asphalt Conference As part of the Greater Iowa Asphalt Conference held in Des Moines in March, the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa (APAI) presented awards to agency and contractor field staff who had...

IDOT Contract Totals $43.66 Million.
June 13, 2005... Staff The largest bridge project underway in the four states this year is an Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) project along Interstate 235 in Des Moines that three local contractors are building for nearly $44 million. That's...

Removing The Waverly Bridge.
June 13, 2005... By Curt Grandia Omaha Demolition Specialist Has A Blast In Missouri It's human nature probably, but people like to see things blown apart. Anderson Excavating Co. of Omaha has been drawing crowds this spring for its demolition of the...

Attachment Speeds Bridge Demo.
June 13, 2005... By Curt Grandia Pavement Removal Bucket Proves Ideal For Certain Bridge Deck Removal Jobs With numerous highway and bridge projects underway in the Kansas City area, Clarkson Construction Company is one of the biggest and busiest...

HCA Presents Safety Awards.(Heavy Constructors Association )
June 13, 2005... Staff The Heavy Constructors Association of the Greater Kansas City Area (HCA) recently honored five local companies for their excellent safety records and outstanding employee safety programs. HCA compared company safety records to...

The Weitz Company Wins AGC's Highest Safety Award.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Staff The Weitz Company recently won the "Grand Award 2005" in the Associated General Contractors of America's 6th Annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) Program. The awards honor construction companies who excel at safety...

ABC Honors Mega Industries.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Staff Mega Industries Corp. of North Kansas City, Mo., was recently named General Contractor of the Year for 2004 by the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Heart of America Chapter. ABC's General Contractor of the Year Award...

TEAM Joins ARTBA Division.(Transportation Engineers Association of Missouri)(American Road & Transportation Builders Association)(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Staff The Transportation Engineers Association of Missouri (TEAM) recently joined the Transportation Officials Division of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). TEAM works to secure uniformity and methods in...

HDR Exec Wins Council Seat.(Appointment)(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Staff HDR executive vice president and former Omaha public works director Jim Suttle has been elected to a four-year term on the Omaha City Council, representing District 1. He was the only challenger to defeat an incumbent in the...

Senate Resolution Honors NAPA.(National Asphalt Pavement Association)(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Staff The United States Senate May 11 adopted a resolution honoring the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the contributions of members of the association to the...

AEM sets public policy priorities.(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Staff The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has set as key public policy objectives the Congressional approval of transportation funding legislation as well as other federal legislation that fosters business growth. The...

Bridge Products.
June 13, 2005... Staff Bridge Inspection Unit Staff Aspen A-30 by Aspen Aerials Inc. accesses under highway and railroad bridges to perform inspections or maintenance work. Operating without use of outriggers, with only 102 inches of track/roadway...

Taming A Flood-Prone Creek.
June 13, 2005... By Jeff Winke, Courtesy of Trimble, Inc. GPS Systems Help Contractors Widen, Deepen Urban Waterway Twice named an All-American City, Sioux City, Iowa, serves as the regional hub for Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Northeast...

Weitz Celebrates 150th Anniversary.(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff The Weitz Company celebrated its 150th anniversary May 12 at its headquarters in Capital Square in Des Moines with an estimated 500 people in attendance. Charles H. Weitz founded the company in Des Moines in 1855. In...

Editor's Report.(Editorial)
June 27, 2005... By Curt Grandia Add one more to the never-ending string of extensions to the federal highway program. Congress the week of May 23 again decided not to decide on the reauthorization of TEA-21. Both the Senate and the House passed...

New Law Impacts Contractors.
June 27, 2005... By Dave Seitter, Danielle Curtiss and J. Nick Badgerow Kansas Enacts Fairness In Private Construction Act Kansas contractors may want to revisit their policies and procedures related to payments and collections in light of a new law...

AGC Recognizes HCA Members.(Associated General Contractors )(Heavy Constructors Association )(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently issued Certificates of Commendation to four members of the Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City (HCA) for their excellent safety records in calendar year...

Stellar Sets Sales Record.(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff Stellar Industries, Inc., of Garner, Iowa (www.stellar-industries.com ), achieved an all-time record month of more than $4.5 million in sales in March. "This is a result of Stellar's industry leading line of cranes, service...

RSC Launches New Website.(RSC Equipment Rental )(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff RSC Equipment Rental recently announced the launch of its new website (www.RSCrental.com ). The new site is designed to make it more convenient for customers to do business with RSC by offering an expanded range of user-friendly...

Allen Heads Deere Division.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff Deere & Company has announced that Samuel R. Allen has succeeded Pierre E. Leroy as president, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division. Leroy elected to retire after 29 years of service, including 20 years as an officer of...

Cat Announces ACERT Warranty.(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff Caterpillar has announced a new two-year warranty on a global basis for its Tier 2 and Tier 3/Stage IIIa compliant industrial diesel engines with ACERT Technology. The warranty period for engines with ACERT Technology is 24...

Rexco Adds Sales VP.(vice president)(Appointment)(Rexco Equipment Inc)(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff Rexco Equipment, Inc. recently announced the addition of Dan J. Smith as vice president of sales for its heavy equipment division. He will be responsible for directing the heavy equipment sales team and aligning it with the parts and...

Murphy Expands Sales Staff.(Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company Co)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc., one of John Deere's largest North American construction equipment dealer organizations, has added Mike Cooper to its staff as a sales representative based in Wichita, Kansas. Cooper is a...

Logan Adds To Kansas City Staff.(Appointment)(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff Logan Contractors Supply has added staff at its facility serving the Kansas City metro area. Walt Brower has joined the company as an estimator and Jerry Wayne is the new shop manager. The facility is located at 1320...

Topcon, Komatsu Announce Alliance.(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff Topcon Positioning Systems, a worldwide leader in positioning technologies, has announced a strategic alliance with Komatsu America Corporation to provide automated machine control systems as a purchase option on Komatsu motor...

RSC Relocates in Spencer.(RSC Equipment Rental)(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff RSC Equipment Rental, a leader in the rental equipment industry, recently relocated to a larger facility in Spencer, Iowa. The newly remodeled facility is situated on 2-1/2 acres at 4016 Highway Boulevard on Highway 71. The...

Williams Scotsman Expands Fleet.(Brief Article)
June 27, 2005... Staff Williams Scotsman recently announced that it is expanding its fleet to meet customer needs. Already America's largest provider of mobile and modular buildings, the company is adding 2,500 new containers in 2005. The units will...

SC&RA Honors Local Company.(Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association)(Taylor Crane & Rigging Inc)
June 27, 2005... Staff Taylor Crane & Rigging Hoists Rigging Job Of The Year Award Taylor Crane & Rigging, Inc., of Coffeyville, Kan., recently won a Rigging Job of the Year Award ($150,000 or less) from The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association...