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Technology: Cutting it close
Moving dirt 100 percent accurately the first time seldom happens with excavation projects. Tradition calls for surveying and project design, estimating and laying out stakes and finally excavating and finish grading the site. Contractors often have to go back in and redo grade work, which takes money and time. Although digging for a living has […]
October 4, 2007
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: William A. Taylor
Tucked in the northeastern corner of Tennessee, an area tightly connected with the neighboring states of Virginia and North Carolina, William Taylor’s firm, W.A. Taylor Construction, has grown with the popularity of this scenic area. Taylor set his sights on construction while in college at East Tennessee State University, where he graduated with a degree […]
October 4, 2007
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Construction spending declines in June
Overall construction spending dropped 0.3 percent in June compared to May, marking a fourth consecutive month of decreased activity. The U.S. Department of Commerce estimated total spending for the month at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.093 trillion. Still, the figure is 7.9 percent higher than the total for June 2004. During the first […]
October 4, 2007
Safety
Congress approves six-year highway bill
After a nearly two-year wait, Congress approved a multi-year federal funding bill for highway and transit construction projects July 29. The House of Representatives approved the six-year, $286.5 billion Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users bill by a vote of 412 to 8 and the Senate approved the measure […]
October 4, 2007
Safety
NUCA endorses Intertraffic North America 2007
The National Utility Contractors Association has endorsed Intertraffic North America 2007, which is scheduled for October 9-12 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. INA is a conference and exposition developed by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association and Amsterdam RAI to unite suppliers, customers and experts from the transportation infrastructure, traffic management and safety, and parking […]
October 3, 2007
Workforce
AEM elects two industry executives to board of directors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has elected Daniel Allan and John Patterson to serve on the Board of Directors. Allan is president of Sandvik Mining and Construction in Atlanta, Georgia, and Patterson is chairman of JCB in Pooler, Georgia. AEM directors help set guidelines and operating policies of the association on behalf of its members […]
October 3, 2007
Business
Safety Vision announces new controller
Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, has announced Mark Kerr has joined the company as controller. Kerr has 26 years financial experience. In this position, Kerr will oversee the accounting department and is responsible for the financial accounting and administrative functions. Prior to joining Safety Vision, Kerr developed and implemented the […]
October 3, 2007
Safety
World of Asphalt 2007 gathers 3,600 industry professionals
This year’s World of Asphalt Show and Conference, held March 19-22 in Atlanta, Georgia, garnered more than 3,600 asphalt, highway maintenance and traffic safety professionals and 222 exhibitors. The event took up 67,250 net square feet to display the latest equipment, technologies, products and services. The show also included worker certification courses for traffic control […]
October 3, 2007
Safety
Investment firm completes purchase of Highway Technologies from United Rentals
Wynnchurch Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, and Oak Hill Special Opportunities Fund, a New York-based special situations investment fund, have announced the completion of the purchase of Highway Technologies from United Rentals. Highway Technologies is a provider of traffic safety services and equipment for the road repair, construction and maintenance industry.
October 3, 2007
Safety
Twohy appointed as first female NRMCA chairman
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has elected Elizabeth Twohy, president of Capital Concrete in Norfolk, Virginia, as its new chairman of the board of directors. Twohy is the first female to hold the position in the association’s 75-year history. She previously served on the NRMCA board and executive committee, and has also worked with […]
October 3, 2007
Safety
McCluskey selected as new WWPR president
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s Washington-based communications manager, Lisa Kelley McCluskey, was recently elected as president of Washington Women in Public Relations. McCluskey has been part of WWPR’s board of directors for six years and has also served as the membership director and Woman of the Year event director. In 2006, she was […]
October 3, 2007
Business
Safety Vision appoints business development manager
Safety Vision, global provider of mobile digital video solutions, named Randy Covey as the lead business development manager for its wireless network solutions. Covey will assist account executives with proposals for wireless service in mass transit, law enforcement and pupil transportation sectors. He will also provide technical training on wireless networks and security applications.
October 3, 2007
Safety
Geotechnical engineers to discuss dam and levee safety
The American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Institute is holding its New Peaks in Geotechnics conference in Denver from February 18 through 21, to discuss the condition of the nation’s levees and dams and the impact they have had on public safety. Seminars will focus on lessons learned from past events, such as Hurricane Katrina and […]
October 3, 2007
Safety
Lair named vice chairman for ARTBA
Larry Lair, 3M’s vice president of Traffic Safety Systems Division, was recently named vice chairman at-large for the Washington D.C.-based American Road and Transportation Builders Association. Lair will serve as a member of the ARTBA executive committee and board of directors, and also create the association’s legislative and regulatory policy positions on transportation development issues. […]
October 3, 2007
Safety
ARTBA announces 2006 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards
Public and private transportation groups were awarded for their commitment to safety at the American Road and Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s sixth annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards” luncheon in San Diego, Calif. The competition, which was part of ARTBA’s annual meeting, recognized efforts to reduce roadway work zone construction accidents, injuries […]
October 3, 2007
Safety
ARTBA endorses image campaign for U.S. transportation network
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s Board of Directors is endorsing an image campaign that calls for a “new vision” for the U.S. transportation program. Under the plan, the federal government’s involvement with the Interstate Highway System would change greatly, with more of a focus on safety and efficiency for the transportation network. The […]
October 3, 2007
Safety
World of Asphalt adds new exhibits to 2007 show
The 2007 World of Asphalt show and conference will feature two new exhibit pavilions, with one focusing on traffic safety products and another showcasing information technology resources for industry use. The 2007 show will also have an exhibit pavilion for testing equipment, and one displaying new products. The show will be held March 19-22, 2007, […]
October 3, 2007
Safety
Concrete contractors awarded for safety measures
The American Society of Concrete Contractors 2006 Safety Awards Program recognized concrete contractors with exemplary safety records at the association’s annual conference on Sept. 14, in Milwaukee, Wis. Webcor Builders, of San Mateo, Calif., along with Prus Construction, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Oakley Construction, of Hermitage, Tenn., won the Best Safety Achievement award for general […]
October 3, 2007
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