Pete Sigmund - Tue October 07, 2003
Iron Exports Rise as Economy Recovers
The U.S. construction industry is engaged in a fierce worldwide competition for projects that will be valued at hundreds of billions of dollars over the next 50 years.
As the industry emerges from recession along with the rest of the country, worldwide markets beckon for construction equipment.
Will U.S....
Mark Hoffman - Wed March 19, 2003
Ferguson & McCann Gives Thanks to Case Equipment
“If you look clean, you’ll get the green,” Anonymous
Cleanliness and looking neat is one of the keys to the success of Ferguson & McCann, a Delaware County, PA-based certified mechanical/environmental contractor.
“Since we specialize in underground storage tanks for the petroleum and utility industry, most of the work we do is underground....
Sat February 22, 2003
Equipment Depot Rental Adds Dallas, Ft. Worth Locations
Equipment Depot announced in February that it has acquired all of the stock of two privately held forklift dealerships in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. As a result, Equipment Depot Rental operations will be expanded to three additional locations in the Dallas-Ft....
Mon December 23, 2002
W.J. Casey Brings Traffic to a Halt on FDR Drive
It isn’t often you can stop traffic in New York City. But W. J. Casey, which has been hauling heavy loads for more than 100 years in the northeast, brought traffic to a halt on the busy FDR Drive during a recent job....
Thu December 19, 2002
3,000 Miles Later, Holiday Tree Lands in D.C.
Christmas spirit, patriotism and pride can be seen on the faces of three brothers: Juan, Jaime, and Nick Yraguen.
The three own and operate Basco Logging, but it’s not a load of logs they’re proud of; it’s the delivery of a special 70-ft....
Fri December 13, 2002
U.S. Aluminum Processor Enhances Productivity With Mustang Skid Steers
Operating some of the largest aluminum-processing facilities in the mid-southern United States, Tennessee Aluminum Processors Inc., has found the key to productivity—skid steer loaders. According to Larry Wayne Henson, Tennessee Aluminum’s general manager, the use of skid steers is a major contributor to the company’s reputation as “number one” in aluminum recoveries....
Tue June 11, 2002
ABC Recognizes Nation’s Best Construction Projects
Eighty project teams received awards in 43 categories from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for outstanding construction project. The awards were given out at the association’s national convention held earlier this year.
ABC’s awards program recognizes the quality and innovation of merit shop construction and honors all the members of the construction team, including the contractor, the owner and the design team responsible for the project....
Mary Gelling Merritt - Thu June 06, 2002
Villager Performs Picture-Perfect Pipe Work Near Kodak
The water is flowing smoothly again under the streets near Kodak in Rochester, NY. Working 12-hour days, Villager Construction, of Fairport, replaced 3,500 ft. (1,066 m) of concrete water pipe with new 36-in....
Kip Fry - Fri May 10, 2002
Barletta Speeds NH’s I-93 Project Toward July Finish
Only 2 mi. of Interstate 93 south of Manchester, NH, have been directly affected by the rehabilitation of four different bridges along the highway. Once the work is finished, though, traffic flow for miles up and down the highway will be greatly improved.
The Interstate is one of the primary routes north out of Boston, so many travelers headed toward the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont have to squeeze through the bottleneck there....
Wed April 17, 2002
Caterpillar Announces Officer Retirements; New Vice Presidents Elected
Three Caterpillar officers have elected to retire at mid-year and the board of directors has elected three new vice presidents.
"These retiring officers are leaving behind a far-reaching legacy that impacts many areas of the company....
