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CEG Rocks Cleveland Contractors With 2003 ’Greatest Show in Dirt’ →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The first really beautiful spring weekend in Cleveland proved to be a good one for Construction Equipment Guide’s Cleveland Construction Expo II. Held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, with more than 50 indoor and outdoor static displays plus almost 20 acres of outdoor demonstration areas, the Cleveland Expo provided something for everyone looking to enhance their equipment inventory or find out more information on a new technology. Click for more...

Palmetto Forges Ahead on Florence, SC, Widening Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since the first of the year, Palmetto Paving has been trying to push forward with a road-widening project in Florence, SC. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has been pushing back. “It’s been the wettest winter in 10 years,” chuckled Project Manager Carl Rabon. “With so much drought in recent years, people forget what a real winter is like.” “Our only holdup on this project has been the weather,” lamented Tige Howie, Palmetto’s self-proclaimed “hand-shaker” in charge of overseeing aspects of the project ranging from purchase orders and suppliers to vendors and media. Click for more...

L.B. Smith Delivers First Volvo BL 70 to Renda Roads →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ernesto Renda, owner and president of Renda Roads, said that he always likes to try new things. Recently he was spotted trying something new again. During ConExpo/ConAGG 2002, Renda Roads, a paving and milling contractor based in Whitehouse, NJ, placed the first signed order for the new Volvo BL 70 backhoe loader. And on April 9, it arrived at L.B. Smith, in Somerville, NJ, marking the first retail sale of this machine in North America. Click for more...

Harms ’Quick-Times’ Jersey Interchange Job →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fresh from finishing ahead of schedule on two other giant bridge and viaduct jobs, George Harms Construction Co. Inc., Howell, NJ, has been moving ahead full-steam on another “need-it-done-yesterday” project — a $53-million rehabilitation and construction of a new interchange of Routes 1, 130 and 171 (Georges Road) in North Brunswick, NJ, for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The job includes 1 mi. Click for more...

Contractors Weather Harsh Conditions on NC’s Route 49 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The unusually harsh winter has hindered the excavation of approximately 110,000 cu. yds. (84,101 cu m) of granite along a portion of the State Route 49 widening project in Cabarrus County, NC. The drilling and blasting work is being done by Mid-South Drilling Inc. and the material is being removed and placed in a controlled fill by Davie Grading Inc. The companies, both based in Mocksville, NC, began working on the project in September 2002, and expect to complete the job in June. Click for more...

Crews Transform Birmingham Mall Into Vestavia Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Developers with AIG Baker have recently transformed an outdated Birmingham, AL, mall into an open-air shopping center that includes a new theater, a Publix supermarket and space for numerous retail shops and restaurants. Construction on Vestavia Hills City Center began in 2001 and was recently completed on schedule. Described as having an updated “main street” feel, the new mall features plenty of glass, fountains, meticulous landscaping and a light color palette. Click for more...

Rankin Construction Obliterates Expenses With Bodine Pulverizer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the tricks of wily survivors in the construction industry is to be forever on the lookout for ways to economize operations, while maintaining service and quality. Rankin Construction Inc., located outside Buffalo, NY, in business for 25 years, recently discovered a new way to cut costs and generate revenue. The company added a Bodine concrete pulverizer to its fleet. Rankin, a sewer, water and road contractor, was founded as D.L. Click for more...

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. Click for more...

Noad Makes Room for New Shaw’s in New Fairfield →

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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. As the businesses and cultural center faltered and closed, the buildings were boarded up and marked for “no trespassing.” With the continued expansion of Fairfield County, the position of this vacant land became all the more viable for a prosperous retail center. Click for more...

Countdown to Cleveland Expo Begins →

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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. After the huge success of CEG’s recent Philadelphia Construction Expo, which drew record crowds, the Cleveland Construction Expo will be held Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Click for more...

ZX200LC/Shinn Combo Reduces Tree to Chips in Seconds →

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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. in Matthews, NC, knew he needed a machine combining high productivity with ease of use and flexibility. He found what he was looking for in the ZX200LC equipped with the Shinn cutting system, a specialized land-clearing attachment. Although Bonheimer also owns Komatsu and Cat machines, the Hitachi ZX200LC/Shinn combo has proven a sound choice for the types of jobs he specializes in. “We use it for right-of-way clearing throughout the Southeast — projects such as water, sewer, natural gas, electric tower distribution — that type of thing. Click for more...

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

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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. “The project entails about 75,000 square feet of public space for an entertainment lounge, food court, gaming area and gift shop. Click for more...

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. Running between the I-79/I-90 interchange to I-79’s interchange with State Route 20 (also known as 26th Street) in Erie, PA, the reconstructed stretch of 5.5 mi. Click for more...

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

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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. $12-million warehouse that will store cereal. It has been designed with room for future expansion up to a million sq. ft. General Mills moved in as tenant in February. As owner/developer, Kenco will play a role in economic development, and likely receive some leeway on property taxes. Scott Austin, senior project manager of Conlan Company, the general contractor headquartered in Marietta, GA, recalled getting under way last September. Click for more...

Gehl Company Reports 2002 Net Income →

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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. Net income, before non-recurring charges, for the year ended December 31, 2002, totaled $1.7 million, or $.30 per diluted share. Net income in 2001, exclusive of non-recurring charges, was $5.4 million, or $.99 per diluted share. Non-recurring after-tax charges in 2002 were $621,000, or $.11 per diluted share, related to previously announced restructuring and plant rationalization initiatives. Click for more...

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

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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. Click for more...

C&C Recycles Dredged Soil at Goose Lake, IL →

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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. The creek system drains hundreds of acres of urban development and accommodates the effluent discharge from two wastewater treatment plants, approximately 6 million to 8 million gal. Click for more...

Fisher Rentals Relies on Plasterer, John Deere for Backhoes, Mini-Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... From the time it opened in August 1994, Fisher’s Rentals located on Route 182, north of Route 222 in Reading, PA, has provided quality-maintained late model machines for rent. Fisher’s Rentals offers small- to medium-sized equipment to contractors and homeowners. It has a reputation for personalized customer service. Recently the company purchased two new John Deere 35ZTS compact mini-excavators and a new John Deere 110 backhoe from Plasterer Equipment’s Lebanon branch. Click for more...

WRS Calls Service, Regional Expansion Keys to Success →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Worldwide Rental Services (WRS), one of the fastest-growing independent heavy machinery rental companies in the Rocky Mountain region, has opened yet another facility, this time in Albuquerque, NM. Albuquerque joins the Denver, CO, and Salt Lake City, UT, facilities as a full-service WRS rental location. Mike Shero, manager for Albuquerque comes from the Rust Caterpillar group, where he was highly involved in the rental industry. Click for more...

$122M Siemens Fuel-Cell Factory Powers Toward Summer Wrap-up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A $122-million fuel cell factory for Siemens Westinghouse Power Corp. currently is under construction in the Pittsburgh, PA, township of Munhall on the Monongahela River. The site was chosen in Sept. 2001, winning out over eight cities, including Orlando, FL, and Ft. Worth, TX. State and local officials reportedly put together a $6.6 million incentive package to help Siemens choose the PA site. The 215,000-sq.-ft. Click for more...

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