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....
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....
Lori Lovely - Wed January 30, 2002
Northeast DOTs Arm Themselves for Winter Weather
Every year state Departments of Transportation (DOT) prepare to do battle with Old Man Winter, bracing themselves for cold temperatures, strong winds, heavy snowfalls and treacherous ice. As the years go by, each DOT combines its experience with the available budget, technology, equipment and manpower to keep the roads clear and safe for travelers, adapting techniques to suit individual state needs and circumstances....
Wed January 16, 2002
ABC Banquet Celebrates Contractors, Craftsmanship, Construction Projects
The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) recognized contractors and projects at its Eleventh Annual Awards Banquet held on Nov. 14.
E. Allen Reeves Inc., of Abington, PA, was selected as the 2001 General Contractor of the Year, and Benner & White Construction Inc., of Harleysville, PA, was selected as the 2001 Specialty Contractor of the Year....
Wed December 12, 2001
Aurora Public Libraries-Eola Road Branch Expansion Project Begins
Mayor David L. Stover, city officials and dignitaries will join representatives of the Aurora Public Libraries at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-story 34,000 square foot expansion of the Eola Road branch....
Mary Reed - Mon December 03, 2001
Rochester Awaits New $63.9M Bascule Bridge Over Genesee
A few years ago, a single lane bridge in upstate New York was replaced. It was affectionately known to local residents as the Thunder Bridge, from the loud banging that ensued when cars drove over its loose timber decking....
Robin Schobelock - Mon August 06, 2001
AES Wolf Hollow Plant Project Adds Juice to Texas Power Mix
One of the last bills to pass George W. Bush’s 1999 Texas Legislature deregulated the state’s electricity markets. Now two years later, new competitors are getting in gear to take advantage of the new open markets....
Thu January 25, 2001
AES Begins Construction of 730-MW Gas-fired Texas Power Plant
AES Corp. said it had begun construction of the $300 million, 730 megawatt, AES Wolf Hollow power plant in Granbury, TX, 30 miles southwest of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
The natural gas fired plant will supply 350 megawatts of electricity under a 20-year power purchase agreement with a major U.S....
