Tag: Louisiana: Page 4

Roadbuilding

Contributed Story: Robust Roads

Expanded clay lightweight aggregate used in chip seal surface treatments provided cost savings and a high friction score for Louisiana Highway 3147.

May 20, 2013

Safety

Scaffolding failure sends Louisiana construction workers dangling 100 feet in the air before rescued

Three construction workers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana likely have a whole new appreciation for life ropes after a scary incident during an expansion project at a hospital there. While working on the exterior of Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, the scaffolding the construction workers were on snapped, according to WAFB, sending the men […]

May 6, 2013

Success Stories

Third-generation paver creates his own roads to follow

During January, the Equipment World editorial team spreads out across the country to interview the 12 finalists for our Contractor of the Year program. Since we’ve chosen them through a meticulous vetting process, you can imagine we’ll come back with some pretty good stories from the class of 2013, all of which run in the […]

January 18, 2013

Business

Bron Hayes wins 2012 Contractor’s Dream Package

Equipment World has selected Bron Hayes, owner of H & R Contractors in Pineville, Louisiana, as the winner of its 2012 Contractor’s Dream Package. Hayes’ company specializes in right-of-way clearing for power and utility companies, as well as site prep. The 2013 Contractor’s Dream Package includes a Ford F-550 pickup, a Ditch-Witch walk-behind trencher, a […]

December 11, 2012

Technology

BUILT IN AMERICA

Louisiana storm surge barrier takes top global honors   The Lake Borgne Surge Barrier–a two-mile tall, 26-foot tall concrete and steel bulkwark against hurricanes and floodwaters, has been named the world’s most outstanding engineering achievement for 2012. Built in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the $1.1 billion barrier’s primary designer was a […]

May 1, 2012

Pickups

Iaconell hopes to win the Bassmaster Classic World Championship

Of the 49 anglers preparing for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic world championship Feb. 24-26 on the Red River in Shreveport, La., few feel as confident as New Jersey Pro Michael Iaconelli. After all, the Yamaha angler launched his pro career on the Red River in winning the BASS Federation championship in 1999, and finished second here by less than a pound in the 2009 Classic.

February 9, 2012

Contractor Disaster Resources

President declares a major disaster for Louisiana

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to Louisiana and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding during the period of April 25 to July 7, 2011.

August 18, 2011