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....

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....

Sat March 30, 2002

Duncan Construction Digs for New Kansas Shopping Center

For Johnson County, KS, residents, the shopping options continue to grow. Added to this list is Shawnee Crossings, a 315,000-sq.-ft. (28,350 sq m) retail complex located on a 60-acre (24 ha) site on the southeast corner of Kansas 7 Highway and Shawnee Mission Parkway in Shawnee, KS....

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....

Sat December 22, 2001

GPS Guides Halverson Through Roseville Bypass Job

Construction of a new highway bypass around Roseville, IL, may constitute routine work for Halverson Construction Company, but the firm is taking advantage of new technology to get the job done more efficiently. The $18-million bypass is a 5-mi....

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....

Tue December 11, 2001

Blythe Eliminates Bottlenecks With $48M Raleigh, NC, Project

U.S. Census Bureau numbers out this spring only confirmed what every general contractor in the Southeast region knew: There is plenty of highway construction opportunity in Raleigh, NC. The state capital and the county surrounding it comprise one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country....

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....