URS Corporation
Ajay Mathur has been named director of engineering operations for URS Corporation's Process and Energy Group in New Orleans.
Publication Date: OCT 2005
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Vernon, Sabine TIMED project leads recent bids
www.louisiana.construction.com
Publication Date: OCT 2005
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XServ companies reach safety milestones
Basic Industries of Baton Rouge recently worked 1 million man-hours without an accident at Dow USA in Plaquemine. In early August, the company had worked 786 days
Publication Date: OCT 2005
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A major endeavor
Cornerstone becomes first grassroots latex plant in 30 years
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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ABC Pelican Chapter to host annual trade show in October
The Pelican Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors will host a trade show Oct. 19-20 at the Baton Rouge River Center. The event will provide a way for contractors, owners and vendors to meet.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Daniel J. "Dan" Burche was recently named federal security director at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Boggs Contracting Group
Dan Poole recently joined Boggs Contracting Group of Bossier City as a new partner. His experience encompasses 21 years of project management and estimating. Sixteen of those
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Cascio dies at 84
Funeral services for Jimmie P. Cascio, 84, a 16-year board member of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, were held July 5 at St. Jude Catholic
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Composite Mat Solutions
Composite Mat Solutions of Carencro has promoted Ron Houghton to DURA-BASE sales manager and Don Couvillon to BRAVO sales manager. Composite Mat is owned by Newpark Resources.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Congestion relief
Bossier's busy Airline Drive widened from three to five lanes
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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DC-100 Combustion Catalyst System
A new product from an Arizona company can take some of the edge off high fuel prices.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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DOTD plans to rebid LA 1 toll project
After bids came in nearly $100 million higher than expected, the first phase of the LA 1 toll project will be modified and re-bid at a later date.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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DOTD unveils permanent memorial to fallen employees
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development of Baton Rouge recently honored 33 employees who have died on the job since 1963.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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GSPCA recognizes best projects, hears presentations at summer convention
The presentation of project awards and updates by officials from three departments of transportation highlighted the annual summer convention of the Gulf South Precast/Prestressed Concrete Association (GSPCA)
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Highways/Bridges
Preparing Louisiana's roads for the future
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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How to qualify for the production activities deduction
Contractors that provide architectural, engineering or construction services could get a tax break thanks to the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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John Deere 850J Waste Handler Crawler
The John Deere 850J Waste Handler Crawler delivers production-boosting advantages. With its hydrostatic drive train, this 24-ton machine delivers improved performance, increased productivity and uptime while decreasing
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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LSU apartment complex at forefront of recent projects
www.louisiana.construction.com
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Legislative wrapup
Flurry of bills presented, many killed in short order
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Lincoln Builders selects Bradford for business development position
Lincoln Builders Inc. of Ruston recently hired Ayres Bradford as its new director of business development. Bradford was previously with No Fault Industries of Baton Rouge.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Col. Richard P. Wagenaar recently became the 59th district engineer of the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a formal military change-of-command ceremony.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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New access
Replacement interchange must contend with railroad, insufficient drainage
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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OSHA, ABC Pelican Chapter partner for construction safety
Better health and safety for construction workers is the goal of a new strategic partnership signed recently between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Portable cold mixing plant
The new, emission-free KMA 200 portable cold mixing plant from Wirtgen America Inc. is the recycling plant that comes to the jobsite and operates without emission permits.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Charles W. "Chuck" Merydith recently joined the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) of Chicago as managing director of marketing and communications. In this post, he is responsible for
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Proving grounds
St. Francisville Bridge provides big-dollar test for design-build
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Quest opens new Gonzales location
LBX Company LLC, makers of Link-Belt Earthmoving, Forestry and Material Handling Equipment, recently announced a new Louisiana branch location.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Shavers-Whittle installs 40-ft. precast bridge
Shavers-Whittle Construction of Mandeville recently installed a 40-ft. precast bridge during work on the Destrehan Avenue extension project in Marrero.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Tell employees to keep possible discriminatory attitudes private
Contractors should instruct workers to keep discriminatory attitudes to themselves on jobsites. In Horne v. Turner Construction Co., a court ruled that a supervisor's statements about a female worker were evidence of discrimination.
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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Topcon
Topcon, a manufacturer of precision positioning instruments and systems, recently announced two promotions. Joe Brabec will serve as Topcon's chief technology officer and Jamie Williamson will serve
Publication Date: SEP 2005
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American Institute of Architects (AIA)
The Louisiana Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced the appointment of former Port Allen Mayor Lynn B. Robertson to executive director.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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BOMAG Americas Inc.
BOMAG Americas Inc. of Kewanee, Ill., has named Julie Jackson as vice president, operations, and Bert Erdmann as director of engineering.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Breaker.
Because long periods of hard chiseling can be strenuous on the operator, Hilti introduces the Hilti TE 706-AVR Breaker.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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CLM Equipment earns Top 10 Dealer Award
CLM Equipment Co. of Broussard was recently honored by Kobelco Construction Machinery as a Top 10 Dealer based on 2004 sales.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Composite Mat opens Carencro headquarters
Composite Mat Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of SOLOCO LLC, a Newpark Resources Co., has opened its headquarters in Carencro.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Cory, Tucker & Larrowe Inc.
The National Association of Surety Bond Producers has elected Stephen L. Cory as its first vice president. Cory is president of Cory, Tucker & Larrowe Inc. of Metairie.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Dow recognized for outstanding safety performance
The National Petrochemical and Refining Association (NPRA) recognized the Dow facility in St. Charles Parish for its record of safe operations in 2004.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Gainey's Concrete receives NPCA certification
The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) recently announced that Gainey's Concrete Products Inc. of Holden has certified its manufacturing facility.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Getting an employee started requires some pre-planning
An employer should adequately prepare for an employee's first day.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Leveling System.
The Hilti PR 25 Rotating Laser boasts an all-in-one remote control/receiver and a visible beam for indoors and weather protection for outdoors.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Long time coming
New health, recreation facility built into Grambling hillside
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Nearly $37 million in US 165 projects dominate recent bids
www.louisiana.construction.com/news/topprojects/archive/0508.asp
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Newpark Resources Inc.
The board of directors of Newpark Resources Inc. of Metairie announced recently that it has begun a search for a new corporate CEO. James D. Cole, Newpark's
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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On-line threats to productivity, other problems for employers
Personal use of the Internet in the workplace is growing and it's creating a variety of problems for employers.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Precast puzzle
Port of New Orleans prepares new home for Carnival Conquest
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Project to rescue port highway gets boost from Bush Administration
Louisiana's plans to rescue the highway to Port Fourchon from floods got a boost recently from U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta when he announced final approval
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Regency to spend $125 million on pipeline expansion
Regency Gas Services LLC said it will spend $125 million on capital projects that will extend and expand existing intrastate gas pipelines in north Louisiana.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Right on track
L'Auberge du Lac Hotel and Casino opens on time despite addendums
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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SJB Group's Land Surveying Division receives honors
SJB Group Inc. of Baton Rouge received four awards from the Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors during the recent 2005 Annual Meeting and Convention in Houma.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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SMPS, PSMA co-host national conference at New Orleans Marriott
The Society of Marketing Professionals and the Professional Services Management Association will co-host a national conference in New Orleans this month.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Slide.
New product allows workers to pick up materials easily.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Snare applauds ASSE for reduction in fatalities
The American Society of Safety Engineers' Safety Conference was recently held in New Orleans. More than 3,400 members and guests attended the event.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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State's job skills program creates opportunity for employers and workers
As the state's primary link between employers and workers, the Louisiana Department of Labor is charged with administering innovative programs to create skilled workers. In recent years,
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Top 75 Specialty Contractors
Subcontractors continue slow growth as select markets improve
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Work and play highlight LAPA's 46th convention
The Louisiana Asphalt Pavement Association's 46th annual convention was recently held at Marriott's Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Ala.
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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Young dies at 72
Ernest Young, 72, has died following a brief illness. Young was known as "Mr. Elevator" in the Shreveport area, a nickname he acquired as co-owner of Tri-State
Publication Date: AUG 2005
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American Society of Safety Engineers
Donald S. Jones Sr. of Plaquemine was recently appointed president-elect of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Annual ABC conference to convene in Destin
The Louisiana Associated Builders and Contractors is planning its annual convention this month. The meeting will be held in Destin, Fla.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Asphalt innovation
New technology makes asphalt more competitive, longer lasting
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Brown Builders Inc.
Gary B. Ferguson has joined Brown Builders Inc. of Bossier City as a project manager and estimator, according to company officials.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Clement Industries
Larry H. Smith has been named Southwest regional sales manager of Clement Industries, based in Minden. Smith will work primarily with members of the Clement distributor network
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Community revitalization grant awarded to New Orleans project
National Trust for Historic Preservation President Richard Moe and HGTV President Burton Jablin announced recently that grants were awarded to 12 U.S. projects as part of the
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Courts define 'off-the-clock' work
There is much uncertainty in the construction industry over what constitutes "off-the-clock" work. This has lead to one of the fastest growing areas of employment litigation.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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DOTD, Parsons Brinckerhoff get recognition during ARTBA award event
Transportation construction organizations from Maine to New Mexico were recognized at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation's (ARTBA-TDF) sixth annual "PRIDE Awards" luncheon,
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Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Head off trouble by projecting annual cash flow
The annual cash flow projection is one of a contractor's most valuable tools in managing cash flow.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Jeselink takes interim command of Corps' New Orleans District
Lt. Col. Stephen E. Jeselink recently took interim command of the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in a formal military change-of-command ceremony.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Little Lake project near Larose leads recent project bids
www.louisiana.construction.com/news/topprojects/archive/0507.asp
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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McGraw-Hill Construction, ReproMAX form alliance
McGraw-Hill Construction and ReproMAX Inc. have formed a national alliance to develop and market a set of integrated products and services to increase the efficiency of document
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Mississippi River Bridge project in St. Francisville advances
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently selected the three design-build finalists for the Mississippi River Bridge project at St. Francisville. The winning team will begin work in early 2006.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Monkey business
Primate research units, 'primadomes' added during New Iberia project
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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New brothers
Iberville, Bienville buildings to complete Baton Rouge foursome
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Northwest Regional Report
Big-dollar projects foretell prosperous future for Shreveport
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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PALA awarded top safety award
PALA Interstate of Baton Rouge was recently presented the 2004 Motiva CEO Presidental Contractors Safety Award for outstanding achievements in safety performance at the Norco site.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Port Aggregates Inc.
Andrew Guinn Sr., president of Port Aggregates Inc. in Jennings, has been named chairman of the Republican Party for Congressional District 7.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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SJB Group Inc.
SJB Group Inc., a consulting engineering and land-surveying firm in Baton Rouge, recently announced the following appointments to its Construction Services Division.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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The LM80 Layout Manager
The LM80 Layout Manager is the latest Trimble product for use with servo and robotic total stations for construction layout. The pocket-size Trimble LM80 provides contractors the
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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The LeeBoy Legend Electric Screed System
The LeeBoy Legend Electric Screed System was recently unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, offering commercial-class pavers an option for electric screed heat. The proven heating system
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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The Marini MP 2100
The Marini MP 2100 cold planer can cut widths up to 83 in. in one pass.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Vulcan recognizes Port Aggregates for 10 million tons of limestone
Port Aggregates Inc. of Jennings was awarded a silver plate for being the first distribution center on the Gulf Coast to receive 10 million tons of limestone
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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Walton breaks ground on Bossier war veterans home
Walton Construction Co. of Shreveport recently broke ground on a new $24 million, 90,000-sq.-ft. Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home.
Publication Date: JUL 2005
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