ABC, AGC plan summer conventions in Destin
The Louisiana chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors are planning their annual conventions in July. Both meetings will be held in Destin.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Dean Hart Construction LLC
Bill Brasher has been hired as a project manager for Dean Hart Construction LLC of West Monroe.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Dighton named CIO at Turner Industries
J. Christopher Dighton has been named chief information officer of Turner Industries Group LLC in Baton Rouge. He previously served as Turner's interim IT director.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Domino effect
Cement shortage, rising costs, booming economy paint uncertain picture
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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F. H. Myers Construction Corp.
F. H. Myers Construction Corp. of Harahan recently hired two new project managers.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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GBRIMA becomes GBRIA, refocuses on working with community
The members of the Greater Baton Rouge Industrial Managers Association have approved changing the organization's name to the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Godwin Pumps
Godwin Pumps recently announced the addition of two new sales engineers to its team located at Godwin's rental office in Houston.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Ground broken for Metairie technology, fine arts center
A groundbreaking and blessing ceremony was held in February for Archbishop Chapelle High School's new Women's Center for Technology and Fine Arts in Metairie. General contractor is
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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H&E Equipment Services celebrates grand opening of Houston crane facility
H&E Equipment Services' Crane Division celebrated the grand opening of its new full-service crane facility in Houston. On hand to take part in the event were more
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Hand Construction
Hand Construction of Shreveport recently hired Marine Corps Iraqi War veterans Jonathan Rampone and Chris Moore.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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I-10 project in Jefferson Davis Parish wins NAPA award
The National Asphalt Paving Association (NAPA) recently announced the winners of its 2004 Quality in Construction Awards for excellence in construction of an asphalt pavement.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Interface Consulting International Inc.
Houston-based Interface Consulting International Inc. recently announced that Amanda Johnson has joined the company as its new executive coordinator.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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JLG trailer-mounted boom lifts
The new JLG Tow-Pro trailer-mounted boom lifts feature self-leveling hydraulic outriggers, a removable platform control box with simplified one-handed proportional controls and a unique boom design.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Komatsu America Corp.
Komatsu America Corp. recently announced that Alex Kummant has been appointed as executive vice president and chief marketing officer (CMO).
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Komatsu hydraulic excavators
The Utility Marketing Division of Komatsu America Corp. (KAC) recently introduced the new PC18MR-2 and PC20MR-2 hydraulic excavators to its MR-2 series of compact excavators. For contractors
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Louisiana Associated General Contractors re-installs officers
Lake Charles contractor Courtney A. Fenet Jr. has been re-installed as president of the Louisiana Associated General Contractors Inc., based in Baton Rouge.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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New Orleans interstate reconstruction is largest project
www.louisiana.construction.com/news/topprojects/archive/0506.asp
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Shavers-Whittle Construction Inc.
Shavers-Whittle Construction Inc. of Mandeville recently promoted Connie B. Whittle to executive vice president and Chris Rayer to vice president.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Supreme Court expands Age Discrimination Act, but limits impact of ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled that employers can be sued for practices that adversely impact persons over age 40, even if unintentional.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Tips for retaining your top performers
There are some simple steps a contractor can take to ensure that top performers are adequately rewarded.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Top Building Projects
1. Harrah's Hotel, New Orleans: Cost: $100 million
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Top Industrial Projects
1. Gas Desulfurization Unit, St. Charles Refinery, Norco: Cost: $120 million
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Top Infrastructure Projects
1. Rigolets Pass Bridge & Approaches, Orleans Parish: Cost: $50.6 million
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Top Louisiana Construction Projects
Big jobs point to rebounding construction market
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Topcon
Topcon recently added Randy Noland to its corporate staff as 3D machine control product sales manager for the United States and Canada.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Transportation construction market strong in February, latest ARTBA report finds
The transportation construction market continued to show exceptional strength in February, with the value of work performed on projects up nearly 17% over February 2004, according to
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Turner Industries acquires Jonesboro maintenance company
Turner Industries Group LLC recently announced the acquisition of Industrial Piping and Mechanical Inc. of Jonesboro.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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Wirtgen stabilizer/reclaimer
The new Wirtgen WR 2000 is a 400 hp-class stabilizer/reclaimer that gives roadbuilders a high-performance alternative to Wirtgen's larger, industry-standard, 670-hp WR 2500 S.
Publication Date: JUN 2005
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ABC, AGC plan summer conventions in Destin
The Louisiana chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors are planning their annual conventions in July. Both meetings will be held in Destin.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Aerial Access Equipment LLC (AAE)
Terry Eastman has been named chief financial officer for Aerial Access Equipment LLC (AAE) of Baton Rouge, said Gene Torrence, AAE president.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Basic Industries Inc.
Daniel P. "Danny" Cavalier of Basic Industries Inc. in Baton Rouge, has been named as XServ Inc. manager, business development - Eastern Region, said XServ CEO Mike
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Brice Building Co.
Brice Building Co. of New Orleans recently announced that the following personnel have joined its New Orleans Division: Geoffrey Zimmer, controller; J.L. "Jim" Shumaker, chief estimator; Josh
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Caterpillar Track-Type Tractors
Caterpillar enhances its line of track-type tractors.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Contractors should be wary of three compensation pitfalls
The cost of labor is a substantial expense and should be carefully monitored to avoid problems.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Crowds flock to annual safety conference
Unseasonably mild winter temperatures recently boosted attendance at the nonprofit Construction Safety Council's 15th Annual Construction Safety Conference & Exposition in Rosemont, Ill.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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DOTD's funding forecast
Contractors hopeful as reauthorization edges closer to approval
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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DOTD, Plaquemines Parish host ribbon cutting ceremony for LA 23 widening
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Plaquemines Parish president's office recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark completion of the LA 23 four-laning
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Fifth Circuit gives guidance on 'per employee' asbestos penalties
Serious OSHA violations by a developer lead to a clarification on the penalties for asbestos violations.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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GSPCA hosts annual convention in Destin
The Gulf Coast Precast/Prestressed Concrete Association met in Destin, Fla., to appoint new officers and recognize outstanding projects. Members were also briefed on highway funding and bridge projects.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Good Growth Awards presented during annual Baton Rouge event
The Baton Rouge Growth Coalition and the Baton Rouge Business Report recently hosted the 2005 Good Growth Awards Program.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Leica Geosystems' SmartStation
Leica Geosystems announced its latest surveying technology with the unveiling of SmartStation, a product the company claims is the first and only total station with fully integrated
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Louisiana ABC members take home 15 national awards
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently honored national award winners at its 2005 national convention in Orlando, Fla. Louisiana ABC members received 15 national awards.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Managing traffic flow
Popular Baton Rouge road widened to five lanes
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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McWilliams, officers installed during ABC Bayou Chapter ceremony
The Associated Builders and Contractors' Bayou Chapter installed new officers during a January ceremony at the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans. Paysse McWilliams was installed as the 2005 chairman.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Metairie performing arts center tops recent project bids
www.louisiana.construction.com/news/topprojects/archive/0505.asp
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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New Orleans AGC pays tribute to Welsch during annual banquet
The New Orleans District of the Louisiana Associated General Contractors honored the late E. J. "Eddie" Welsch Jr. and his wife Enola during its annual banquet.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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New golf community planned for Lafayette
A new $50 million private residential golf community is planned for a site just off Johnston Street along the southeastern border of Lafayette.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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One of the world's largest pedestal cranes used for ExxonMobil lift
In March, one of the largest pedestal cranes in the world lifted a 400-ton cat cracker head at the ExxonMobil refinery in Baton Rouge.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Sigh of relief
Shreveport's Southern Loop Interchange completed after 10 years of waiting
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Sloan Valve Company
Sloan Valve Company recently honored Ren Owen, vice president of business development, with an award signifying his 40 years of service to the company.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Southwest Report
Despite petrochemical downturn, region sees strong growth
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) elected Susan Hollings-worth president at its annual convention in February. Hollingsworth is CSDA's first woman president in the organization's 33-year
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Vermeer Horizontal Grinder
Vermeer offers an updated horizontal grinder
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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Weston elected AGC of America treasurer
The Associated General Contractors of America recently elected Vic Weston as its 2005-2006 treasurer. Weston is president of Tri-State Road Boring Inc. of Baton Rouge.
Publication Date: MAY 2005
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ABC Pelican Chapter installs officers during January ceremony
The Associated Builders and Contractors' Pelican Chapter inducted its 2005 chairman, officers and board of directors during a recent ceremony.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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ABC, AGC plan summer conventions in Destin
The Louisiana chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors are planning their annual conventions in July. Both functions will be held in Destin.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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AGC Shreveport inducts members at annual installation
Associated General Contractors' Shreveport Chapter recently inducted its 2005 officers at the Clarion Hotel in Shreveport. Mike Walker, Brown Builders Inc. of Bossier City, was installed as the new president.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Andress-Walsh opens new Geismar branch
The Andress-Walsh Company recently announced that a new branch in Geismar is open to service southeast Louisiana. The new facility adds to service capabilities. Andress-Walsh already offers
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Be careful when firing older workers
In a recent court case, the release of a 63-year-old worker was found to be age discrimination. There are certain "dos" and "don'ts" when offering early retirement incentives to employees.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Blanco, Strock pledge cooperation to reverse coastal degradation
Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and Lt. Gen. Carl A. Strock, chief of engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recently reaffirmed the state-federal partnership and its commitment to
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Broadmoor LLC
Broadmoor LLC of New Orleans has promoted Roy Mouledous to the new position of vice president, internal development. In the position, Mouledous will oversee the development and
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Broadmoor puts Navy back in business
Broadmoor LLC of New Orleans was awarded the Commander's Letter of Commendation in recognition of the firm's outstanding performance in repairing Hurricane Ivan damages to the Naval
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Clement Industries
Clement Industries of Minden, a manufacturer and distributor of end dump trailers, recently announced that Gene Dorsey of south Alabama has joined the Clement sales organization as
Publication Date: APR 2005
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DOTD chief asks feds for more highway funding
Louisiana DOTD secretary Johnny Bradberry recently met with U.S. DOTD secretary Norman Mineta to help Louisiana get more federal highway funding. Bradberry used the meeting to push
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Dimas Ridable Saw
New ridable saws from Dimas are reconfigured to provide a wide range of pavement cutting options
Publication Date: APR 2005
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HDR hires Saia in New Orleans regional office
HDR, an engineering and architecture firm, hired John Saia as regional director of water resources. Saia will be based in New Orleans.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Hendrix Manufacturing Company
Peter U. Baumann, a veteran of more than 20 years in construction and mining equipment sales, has been named the Midwest regional representative of Hendrix Manufacturing Company
Publication Date: APR 2005
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I-10 project in Calcasieu Parish leads recent bids
www.louisiana.construction.com/news/topprojects/archive/0504.asp
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Louisiana's Top 80 Contractors
Contractors rebound with 6 percent increase in combined revenue
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center unveils plan
Dr. Claude Bouchard, executive director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, recently received approval for a five-year master plan he outlined to the Board of Supervisors of the
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Renting equipment remains a double-edged sword
Leasing or renting construction equipment has advantages and disadvantages, so contractors must carefully evaluate their options before making a decision.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Shintech announces plans to construct new facility in Iberville Parish
A proposed $1 billion capital investment for a new Shintech facility in Iberville Parish is expected to create more than 2,000 construction jobs at peak and about 150 permanent jobs once the facility is operational.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Stemming the tide
Projects harness precipitation to prevent flooding
Publication Date: APR 2005
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The American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Baton Rouge Chapter recently announced its 2005 board of directors.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Topcon TopNET CORS
The TopNET CORS system from Topcon provides dual constellation GPS tracking for multiple control and survey operations.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Treatment turmoil
Budget cuts not expected to immediately affect Louisiana
Publication Date: APR 2005
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Unimog U500
The U500 Unimog provides a versatile platform for a variety of construction implements.
Publication Date: APR 2005
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A fundamental review of the bidding process
Proper management of the bidding process can help a contractor secure the low bid and produce a solid profit margin.
Publication Date: MAR 2005
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AIA Honor Awards recognize Louisiana architects
The American Institute of Architects will present national honor awards to Trahan Architects of Baton Rouge and Eskew + Dumez + Ripple of New Orleans in May.
Publication Date: MAR 2005
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Blanco dedicates new dry dock in New Orleans
Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco recently dedicated a new dry dock at Bollinger Gulf Repair in New Orleans. The dry dock will service new shipbuilding and repair projects
Publication Date: MAR 2005
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