Dick Rohland - Mon January 31, 2005
Explosion Springs Lano Equipment Into Action
Gary Lano, one of six owners of Lano Equipment Inc., in Ramsey, MN, sat at his desk one late December morning and felt a tremor instantly followed by a huge bang. “At first I thought that it came from behind....
Sat January 29, 2005
Reputation for Quality Work Keeps Harrisburg Firm Busy
When John Hockenberry started Mainline Excavating in June of 2000, he had one employee other than himself and just a couple of small machines. But Hockenberry never had any doubt as to whether or not his company would be successful....
Thu January 27, 2005
Melrose Squeezes in Iron for Bulkhead Work on Long Island
The task: Installing 395 ft. of new 10-ft.-high bulkhead within 10 ft. of the dining room at the posh Port Washington Yacht Club on Manhasset Bay in Port Washington, NY. The solution: Melrose Marine Service Inc., (MMS), Greenport, NY, is using a light, easily-operated Komatsu SK1020-5 skid steer loader with hydraulic controls to bring materials to the job site and help install pilings....
Tue January 25, 2005
Steel City Poised to Host February Expo
The rapidly approaching Pittsburgh Construction Expo on Feb. 8 and 9, will be sure to end with a bang. By the time the show wraps up at the Pittsburgh ExpoMart in Monroeville, PA, not only will visitors have had the opportunity to check out the latest models of equipment from a host of major manufacturers, they also will have the chance to win a model 700 BDL Synthetic Dale Earnhardt Jr....
Wed January 05, 2005
Two New Ingersoll-Rand Hydraulic Excavators Offer Several Features
Ingersoll-Rand introduced two new hydraulic, compact excavators at a recent media event that company officials said will provide earthmoving power in the trenches. The 8.3 ton (7.5 t) ZX-75 and 13.8 ton (12.5 t) ZX-125 hydraulic excavators can be used for work in building, landscaping, rental applications and utility installation, as well as general construction and repair work....
Tue January 11, 2005
J & J Contractors Collars Challenges on Lynn Police Job
The city of Lynn’s finest soon will be getting a new home to the tune of $12.5 million. The new police station in Lynn, MA, located approximately 15 mi. north of Boston, was in the design and approval process for six years when work finally began in August 2003....
Tue January 11, 2005
Pittsburgh Construction Expo Begins on Feb. 8
The inaugural Pittsburgh Construction Expo is less than one month away! The show will be held on Feb. 8 and 9, 2005, at the Pittsburgh ExpoMart, in Monroeville, PA, just five minutes from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and just 15 minutes from the heart of downtown Pittsburgh....
Wed December 29, 2004
Specialized LoDril Speeds Up Light Rail Job in Baltimore
The Baltimore area, because of improvements to its Inner Harbor area and its proximity to our nation’s capital, has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20-plus years. To help handle the burgeoning traffic problems, which generally accompany such growth, the city implemented a light rail system in 1998....
Pete Sigmund - Tue December 07, 2004
Archer Takes Aim at 2007 Greensboro Loop Finish
Archer Western Contractors Ltd, is on schedule in meeting one of the most daunting challenges in its history –– building the western section of a new concrete loop around the city of Greensboro, NC, under a $117-million contract –– one of the largest ever let by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)....
Wed November 17, 2004
MA Firm Turns ’Useless’ Land Into Valuable Commodity
Kevin Sweeney, owner of Sweeney & Sons, Acton, MA, believes that land is like a canvas, “entrusted to us by our creator to demonstrate to the world that, through our collective effort, we can improve this small piece of land....
