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Darryl Seland - Tue April 15, 2003

J. A. Taddei, Furnival Solve School Expansion Equation

A $9-million, multi-phase construction project to expand Pennridge High School is under way in Perkasie, PA. General contractor J.A. Taddei, of King of Prussia, PA, is confident in the success of the three-year project due to the company’s highly organized planning and coordination, the training and knowledge of its employees and its long-time relationship with equipment dealer, Furnival Machinery Company, of Hatfield, PA. J.A....

Sharon Cohen - Thu April 03, 2003

Noad Makes Room for New Shaw’s in New Fairfield

The rundown corner of Route 37 and 39 in New Fairfield, CT, is getting a completely new facelift with the help of R.V. Noad Construction Inc., of the neighboring town of Litchfield. This busy intersection used to be the location of the nationally recognized Candlewood Playhouse, Grand Union and approximately six small retail and service establishments....

Amanda L. Gutshall - Mon April 07, 2003

Countdown to Cleveland Expo Begins

The time is drawing near for CEG Productions “Greatest Show in Dirt,” set to hit the Cleveland area in a few weeks, offering contractors the latest in products and services as well as an extensive demonstration area and the ever-popular backhoe and skid steer rodeos....

Stephany Boyd - Thu March 27, 2003

ZX200LC/Shinn Combo Reduces Tree to Chips in Seconds

When contractor David Bonheimer found himself in the market for a machine rugged enough to withstand the rigors of his land-clearing business, the Hitachi ZX200LC Zaxis excavator from J.W. Burress was clearly a standout. The owner of Southern Clearing Inc....

Brenda Ruggiero - Thu March 20, 2003

Charles Town Bets $70M on Racing, Slots Expansion Job

Charles Town Races & Slots is growing. A $70-million expansion project is well under way at the gaming area in Charles Town, WV, according to CEO James Buchanan. “We started construction in the beginning of November 2001, and we hope to end sometime next summer,” Buchanan said....

Mary Reed - Wed March 19, 2003

Smooth Driving Prevails After PA I-79 Repaving Job

A completed project on a stretch of I-79 in northwestern Pennsylvania not only came in under budget, but it also resulted in a far smoother ride than before — two results guaranteed to grab the attention of drivers using the Interstate highway....

Cynthia W. Wright - Wed March 12, 2003

Kenco Group Builds $12M Warehouse for General Mills in TN

The Kenco Group, based in Chattanooga, TN, and operating in excess of 15 million sq. ft. of warehouse space in 19 states and Canada, has expanded in Wauhatchie, TN. The $23-million project, which straddles the state line of Georgia includes a 688,000-sq.-ft....

Tue March 04, 2003

Gehl Company Reports 2002 Net Income

Gehl Company, a manufacturer of compact construction and agricultural equipment, reported net sales for the year ended December 31, 2002 of $232.6 million, compared to $240.4 million recorded for the prior year....

Cynthia W. Wright - Wed February 26, 2003

Forty Years, $8B in Projects Will Save FL’s Everglades

Sometimes it all comes together, and a great plan is set in motion. By way of just such an example, restoration of Florida’s Everglades is finally under way. Dennis Duke, program manager of Everglades Restoration, pointed out that the mammoth undertaking began in July 1999, when the Corp of Army Engineers sent a feasibility study to Congress, which then recommended the federally and state funded $8-billion plan that would require nearly 40 years to implement....

Tue February 25, 2003

C&C Recycles Dredged Soil at Goose Lake, IL

Goose Lake in Lake in the Hills, IL, was completely filled with sedimentation in excess of 180,000 cu. yds. (137,620 cu m). The lake, approximately 12 acres (4.9 ha) in size, acted as a natural silt trap for the Crystal Creek watershed....