Western Builder back issues from December 2007:
Manitowoc Undertakes $25-Million Plant Expansion.(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... Staff Manitowoc Crane Group is constructing a new, 50,000-square-foot addition at its crawler crane assembly facility in Manitowoc, Wis. The addition is part of a $25-million renovation and modernization investment that the company is making in its Wisconsin ...
FABCO Holds Grand Re-Opening Of Milwaukee Facility.(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... Staff FABCO Equipment, Inc., Caterpillar dealer for Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, recently held a grand re-opening of its newly renovated headquarters in Milwaukee. The two-day event included displays of equipment, facility tours, electronic games for children, and ...
Newcomb Among Tilt-Up Safety Award Winners.(Newcomb Construction Co.)(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... Staff Newcomb Construction Co., of Madison, Wis., was among the safety award winners recognized recently by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) during its recent national convention. This year's awards were renamed the Alphonse Engelman Safety Awards to honor a ...
Directory Lists Civil Engineers For Disaster Response.(Directory)
Dec 03, 2007 ... Staff When disasters such as Sept. 11, Hurricane Katrina or the I-35W bridge collapse occur, members of the civil engineering community often respond by offering their time and talents to assist in response and recovery efforts. In response to this interest, the ...
Komatsu Opens Eighth Parts Depot.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Staff Komatsu America Corp. has opened eight Regional Parts Depots throughout the United States and Canada as part of their ongoing commitment to better serve their customers. These eight depots, in addition to Komatsu's Master Parts Distribution Center, are part of ...
Experts Say Heavy-Duty Truck Sales To Grow Faster Than Medium-Duty Sales.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Staff Commercial truck sales will experience a slow recovery after the first quarter of 2008, while heavy-duty sales are likely to grow faster in 2008 than will medium-duty trucks, according to Stephen Latin-Kasper, National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) market data and ...
Updating UW's West End Utilities.(University of Wisconsin - Madison campus.)(Editorial)
Dec 03, 2007; ... By Mike Larson, Editor Terra Engineering tackles $20-million project. Terra Engineering & Construction Co., Madison, Wis., is building a new $20-million utility system to support the growth of more than a dozen buildings on the west end of the University of Wisconsin ...
FABTECH Education Center Dedicated.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Story by Mike Larson, Editor Unique technician-education program officially opens home In October, FABCO/Caterpillar and Fox Valley Technical College dedicated the newly constructed FABTECH Service Technician Education Center located on a campus of Fox Valley ...
Level Year Likely Followed By Another.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Staff Rental business held no real surprises in 2007. A survey of some of the state's larger rental companies shows that 2007 has been a generally steady year, similar to 2006, and that the year will coast to a close with the usual winter slowdown. ...
Wisconsin Fertility Institute Building Earns Green Globes.
Dec 10, 2007 ... Staff The Green Building Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering sustainability in construction, formally recognized the Wisconsin Fertility Institute building's achievement of a Green Globes rating. Green Globes is an environmental assessment and rating ...
Wastlund Earns LEED Accreditation.
Dec 10, 2007 ... Staff Carolyn Wastlund, P.E., of MSA Professional Services, Baraboo, Wis., has earned LEED accreditation. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green ...
Larson Elected PEI's 2008 President.(Bruce F. Larson)(Petroleum Equipment Institute )(Brief article)
Dec 10, 2007 ... Staff Bruce F. Larson, president of the Oscar W. Larson Co., Clarkston, Mich., has been elected to serve as the 58th president of the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI). Larson, who has been a PEI board member for two terms, vice president in 2007 and treasurer before that, was ...
MMD Will Distribute Komatsu Utility Products In Wisconsin.
Dec 10, 2007 ... Staff Komatsu America Corp. has appointed Mitsui Machinery Distribution, Inc. (MMD) as a distributor of Komatsu Utility Division equipment in Wisconsin. The appointment enables MMD to sell, market and service Komatsu compact excavators, ...
Leopold Center Is One Of USGBC's "Most Influential" Of 2007.
Dec 10, 2007 ... Staff Wisconsin's Aldo Leopold Legacy Center near Baraboo was one of the projects and people the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently recognized as being the country's most influential green building leaders of 2007. The USGBC leadership awards recognize ...
ACEC WI Supports Best-Value Procurement System.(American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin)(Brief article)
Dec 10, 2007 ... Staff The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC WI) has come out in support of using the Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process for selecting providers of engineering design because the organization believes the method ensures safe, quality design ...
Cappucci Named President Of Commercial Grounds Care, Schiller-Pfeiffer.
Dec 10, 2007 ... Staff Commercial Grounds Care, Johnson Creek, Wis., manufacturer of BOB-CAT, Bunton, Ryan, and Steiner brand power equipment and Schiller-Pfeiffer, Southampton, Pa., manufacturer of Classen, Little Wonder and Mantis brand power equipment, announced Pat Cappucci as new president ...
New ISO Standard Encourages Sustainability In Building Construction.
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff A new ISO standard will help to ensure that urbanization, which is a global trend, develops in an environmentally friendly manner. "ISO 21930:2007, Sustainability in building construction - Environmental declaration of building products, will be a very helpful ...
Hay Dies.(Richard N. Hay)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff Richard N. Hay died Nov. 17, 2007, at age 80. During his long career, he had been Oak Creek's first city engineer, and later became a senior partner in the consulting engineering firm Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates. His other contributions included serving as ...
Linatex Acquires Durex.
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff Linatex Corp. of America has agreed to purchase Durex Products, Inc. Together, Linatex and Durex will offer customers a comprehensive range of products, services and solutions for processing materials in hard-rock mining, ...
OSHA Requires Employers To Pay For Employees' Safety Equipment.
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently published a new rule requiring employers to pay for all ...
WTBA Unveils New Website.(Website overview)
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff The Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA) recently went live with a new website featuring the transportation construction industry and information about system needs and funding solutions. The site, ...
Demand For Landscape Architecture Services Remains Strong.
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff Despite a housing slowdown, most landscape architecture firms report they are just as busy, or even more busy than before, according to a third-quarter survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). More than three out of four firms reported ...
Bonsal Names Schmidt Sakrete Product Manager.(Bonsal American Inc.)(Bob Schmidt)(Brief article)
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff Bonsal American, Inc. has named Bob Schmidt as product manager for its Sakrete brand dry-bagged cement. Schmidt has served Bonsal in various ...
New Credentialing Organization For Green-Building Professionals.
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff The newly incorporated Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has been established with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to develop and administer credentialing programs aimed at improving green building practice. Peter Templeton, ...
Free Webcast Tells How To Maximize Air-Compressor Efficiency.
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff Onset Computer Corporation, the "HOBOA[R]" data logger company, announced a free, on-demand webcast entitled "Maximizing Air Compressor Efficiency with Data Loggers." This video webcast shows how motor on/off data loggers can help users understand air ...
Ramuta Dies.(Joseph J. Ramuta)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff Joseph J. Ramuta, a long-time member of the Milwaukee construction industry, died Nov. 13, 2007, at the age of 81. He had worked for Tomaro Construction of Cudahy, Wis., and also for Michels Corp. In addition, he had served ...
Editor's Report.(Editorial)
Dec 17, 2007; ... By Mike Larson Hard to believe I'm already writing my last editor's report for 2007. You'll read it in the Dec. 17, 2007, edition. The next editor's report will appear Jan. 21, 2008, just a little more than a week before the Conex Wisconsin trade show at State Fair ...
ABC Honors Projects Of Distinction.
Dec 17, 2007 ... Staff Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin presents its 2007 awards. In November, the Associated Builders & Constructors of Wisconsin (ABC) bestowed its 2007 "Projects of Distinction" awards for outstanding projects at a dinner and ceremony in Pewaukee. ...
Roland Machinery Co. Has New Regional Headquarters In De Pere.
Dec 17, 2007 ... Story by Mike Larson, Editor Equipment dealer's regional group also includes offices in Escanaba, Schofield, Franksville, DeForest, and Eau Claire. Equipment dealer Roland Machinery Co. has established its new Northern Region headquarters in a new facility located ...
Using Equipment Leasing To Strategic Advantage.
Dec 17, 2007 ... By Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr. Most companies can easily adopt strategies and programs for efficient asset management. With lease financing being used by eight out of 10 businesses in the United States today, and accounting for about one-third of new equipment ...
Training Is Important Throughout The Construction Industry.
Dec 17, 2007 ... By Mike Larson, Editor Training from many sources helps the industry advance. In an industry like construction, where techniques, materials, equipment, and regulations are constantly changing, continuous training is vital to maximizing work force productivity, work ...
WUCA Raises $20,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation.(Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association)(Brief article)
Dec 24, 2007 ... Staff The Wisconsin Underground Contractors' Association's (WUCA) Octoberfest-themed fundraiser in mid November raised more than $20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin. ...
Deere Engines Through Tier 3/Stage III A Can Use B20 Biodiesel Blends.
Dec 24, 2007 ... Staff John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has clarified its position on the use of biodiesel in its diesel engines. While 5-percent blends (B5) are preferred, biodiesel concentrations up to a 20-percent blend (B20) in petroleum diesel fuel can be used in John Deere ...
Doosan Completes Bobcat Acquisition.
Dec 24, 2007 ... Staff Doosan Infracore has completed its acquisition of the Bobcat, Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses from Ingersoll Rand Company, Ltd. Doosan said the three entities will operate as individual businesses of Doosan Infracore International, a U.S ....
Ahern Names Wudi HVAC Project Manager.
Dec 24, 2007 ... Staff J. F. Ahern Co., Fond du Lac, Wis., a full-service mechanical and fire protection contractor, has appointed Russell Wudi as HVAC project manager at the company's Milwaukee office. In his new position, Wudi will be responsible for booking and scheduling projects, material ...
Tyink Joins Miron As VP of Business Innovation.
Dec 24, 2007 ... Staff Miron Construction Co., Inc., Neenah, Wis., has named Steve Tyink as its vice president of business innovation. Widely recognized for creating and executing the ultimate customer and employee experience, Tyink brings more than 20 years of experience to Miron ....
AEM Honors Member Companies For Service Milestones.
Dec 24, 2007 ... Staff The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented "milestone member" awards to five companies for their long service in the association: Astec Industries Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn., 75 years. LeTourneau Inc., Longview, Texas, 25 years. ...
Giuffre Bros. Offers End-Of-Run Terex Boom Trucks.(Brief article)
Dec 24, 2007 ... Staff Giuffre Bros. Cranes Inc., Milwaukee, has committed to purchasing 90 end-of-run Terex Model 3470 and 3670 boom trucks as Terex's Iowa operation tools up for ...
Central Wisconsin Engineers and Architects Changes Name to CWE, Inc.
Dec 24, 2007 ... Staff Central Wisconsin Engineers and Architects, Inc. has changed its name to CWE, Inc. The name change reflects the company's expansion beyond its central Wisconsin roots to serve clients across the upper Midwest. One of the larger consulting firms headquartered in ...
ABC Of Wisconsin Bestows Highest Individual Award For 2007.
Dec 31, 2007 ... Staff Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin recently presented its highest individual honor of the year, the Wes Meilahn award, to Roger Thimm of Wondra Excavating, Inc. Iron ...
"ConstructMyFuture" Offers Construction-Education Scholarships.
Dec 31, 2007 ... Staff Applications are now available for construction education scholarships funded by the ConstructMyFuture.com website, an industry initiative that promotes construction as a rewarding career choice. The ConstructMyFuture.com annual scholarship program is open to ...
ABC Of Wisconsin Elects New Board Members.
Dec 31, 2007 ... Staff Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC of WI) recently elected new members to join its board of directors. The new directors were recognized at the ABC of Wisconsin annual awards banquet in November. They include: Bob Riberich, ...
ACPA Publishes Concrete Pavement Guide.
Dec 31, 2007 ... Staff The American Concrete Pavement Association has published a field reference manual help contractors, consultants and agency personnel with concrete pavement preservation and repairs. "Concrete Pavement Field Reference: Preservation and Repair" addresses issues ...
Lynch New GM of Miron's Southern Wisconsin Operations.(Miron Construction Co. hired Dennis Lynch as general manager)(Brief article)
Dec 31, 2007 ... Staff Miron Construction Co., Inc., Neenah, Wis., has hired Dennis Lynch as general manager of southern Wisconsin operations and vice president, Healthcare Services. Lynch will be responsible for managing Miron's southern Wisconsin operations and will also serve as a ...
Foth Opens Milwaukee-Area Office.(Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC)(Brief article)
Dec 31, 2007 ... Staff Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, a Wisconsin consulting engineering firm headquartered in De Pere, Wis., has established a new Milwaukee-area office in Lincoln Center II, 2514 South 102nd St., Suite 278, West Allis. Foth's new location will be headed by ...
MSA's Stuczynski Earns LEED Accreditation.
Dec 31, 2007 ... Staff Brad Stuczynski, of MSA Professional Services, Baraboo, Wis., has earned LEED Accredited Professional certification. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and ...