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Contruction Safety

Costa Mesa, California

Construction Safety Management is a unique company in providing such safety services as OSHA audits, OSHA representation, OSHA defense, jobsite audits, jobsite safety programs, OSHA training, Safety Officers for jobsites, worker’s comp. appeals, worker’s comp. claims management and much more.

Mail kevin@csm3.com for more information.

Call 949-475-7454 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.csm3.com

PACO Rents Construction Drilling Rigs, Equipment, Tooling

Ventura, California

PACO is the West Coast distributor for Davey Drill’s complete line of drill rigs and products, offering services that include sales, rentals, parts, warranty and product support.

PACO supplies the earth retention, foundation, and pile driving industries. We supply micro pile, soldier pile, tieback, air tracks and auger cast drilling equipment and supplies. We have casing, drill rod, sub-adaptors, bits, teeth, greases and all consumables. PACO has a full line of cranes, pile hammers, pumps, air compressors, pneumatic tools, marine equipment and general rental equipment.

We will design site-specific slurry programs, supply DOT-approved products, slurry engineering and training on your wet hole foundation drilling projects.

PACO has more than 55 top-of-the-line construction suppliers, and we update our rental fleet every year. We are associated with ADSC, DFI, PDCA, AGC and AED.

Mail mike@pacoequip.com for more information.

Call 805-746-6965 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.pacoequip.com

Sub Bids Sought for Richland Housing, Yuba City, CA

Rancho Cordova, California

Younger General Contractors, Inc. is requesting sub and supplier bids from MBE/WBE contractors.

Construction Project: Rehabilitation and improvements for Richland Housing Development II in Yuba City, CA. Estimated Project Value: $2,000,000.

Work includes: Demo exterior finishes, replace windows, new stucco, relocate A/C units and new interior finishes.

Project bids to owner on Feb 8, 2010 at 3 p.m. We are requesting sub bids to us by Feb 8, 2010, before noon.

Mail YoungerGeneral@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Call 916-631-8000 for more information.

FTC Lowers Hart-Scott-Rodino Pre-Merger Thresholds

Washington, District of Columbia

The Federal Trade Commission has published its annual revisions to the Hart-Scott- Rodino Act jurisdictional thresholds. In its January 21, 2010, announcement, the FTC for the first time lowered HSR thresholds to:

* Reduce the minimum threshold for a reportable transaction from the current $65.2 million to approximately $63.4 million.

* Reduce the threshold for transactions as to which the “size of persons test” need not be satisfied from the current $260.7 million to approximately $253.7 million.

* Reduce the thresholds used in applying the “size of persons” test from the current approximately $13 million to $12.7 million and from the current $130.3 million to approximately $126.9 million.

Adjustments also will apply to many, but not all, of the dollar values in HSR regulations, including many of the exemptions. Filing fees will not increase.

The new thresholds will become effective February 22, 2010, and apply to transactions closing on or after that date.

Mail paulberning@howrey.com for more information.

Call 415-848-4996 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.howrey.com/practices/practices_detail.
aspx?service=CFEA5C65-CD6F-4D0A-BA9E-A340AF0D7C01

Permit Path – Your Permitting Source

Delavan, Wisconsin

It has finally happened. Permit Path has gone live.

Finally, a place to get all your permit and permit-related information for all of Walworth County, Wisconsin, in one easy-to-navigate Web site.

Check us out.

More counties coming soon.

Mail contactus@permitpath.com for more information.

Call 262-724-4599 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.permitpath.com

Track'em: Tracking Material Solution

Perth, Australia

Track’em is a hosted solution for the construction project management and building trades industry as an asset tracking system for tools, equipment and materials.

Utilizing GPS, RFID and barcode technologies, users can easily locate company assets in the field and on site within seconds. Moreover, because Track’em is designed as SaaS, this hosted solution can be accessed from anywhere using a Web browser.

As a customized solution within the fields of construction and mining, Track’em easily locates tools and equipment, supports inventory of materials logistically. Track’em keeps projects on time, within budget and, because it features GPS tracking, reduces and prevents loss of equipment and tools in the field due to theft.

See Track'em in action at www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBiy7uZLLGA

Mail trackem@technotate.com for more information.

Call (08) 9278 2786 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.trackingmaterial.com

Bob Moore Construction Participates in 5th Annual SAFE Stand Down

Arlington, Texas

Bob Moore Construction participated in the November 2009 Safety Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) stand-down, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

To support the SAFE stand-down, participating general contractors stop work at their jobsites and perform training on current safety-related topics for all workers on the sites. The latest stand-down focused on fall protection and the proper use of harnesses, tie-offs and other safety gear.

“The SAFE stand-down serves a dual purpose of education and emphasis,” said Dino Sideris, safety director for Bob Moore Construction. “Our subcontractors are required to have OSHA-compliant safety programs, so their workers have been given safety training. The stand-down provides refresher training for those workers, perhaps filling in the blanks on things they might not have understood from their initial training and reminding them of things they may have forgotten.

“Even more important, the stand-down provides emphasis,” Sideris added. “The fact that we’re willing to shut down an entire jobsite to spend 90 minutes on safety education delivers the clear message to the workers. It lets them know that we consider safety to be important, and a fundamental, normal way of doing business and we’re willing to take time from our busy construction schedule to reinforce that.”

The first SAFE stand-down took place in May, 2005 and the events have happened twice a year since then. The program started in the Dallas / Fort Worth area and has grown to cover all of Texas. Recent SAFE stand-downs have offered simultaneous safety education to as many as 5,000 workers around the state.

Bob Moore Construction has participated in each stand down and has supported the AGC in the development and implementation of these training events. The stand downs have proven to be successful in reducing jobsite accidents; the north Texas region alone witnessed a decrease in construction jobsite fatalities by more than 50% between 2004 and 2006.

"The stand downs are indicative of how Bob Moore Construction has taken a leadership role in jobsite safety in Texas," Sideris said. "We've helped to develop this program from its infancy. We've also provided OSHA training to other general contractors and worked with AGC to improve safety at jobsites around Texas other than our own."

In January, 2007 OSHA accepted Bob Moore Construction into the OSHA Local Partnership Program, making the Arlington company only the third general contractor in north Texas to earn this prestigious recognition. The company's safety program also contributed to it winning AGC awards for construction excellence and was the basis for Dino Sideris being named the 2008 AGC Safety Director of the Year in North / East Texas.

About Bob Moore Construction

A recipient of the QUOIN / AGC General Contractor of the Year Award, the QUOIN / AGC Summit Award for Construction Excellence and the Texas Building Branch-AGC Outstanding Construction Award, Bob Moore Construction has been one of the most respected commercial construction companies in Texas since 1946. A leading proponent of jobsite safety, Bob Moore Construction was one of the first general contractors in North Texas to be accepted into the OSHA Local Partnership program. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of commercial buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Whether it is providing general contractor, design / build or construction management services, Bob Moore Construction's goal remains the same: to deliver quality construction projects on time and in budget. Bob Moore Construction is a member of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), US Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Tilt-up Concrete Association (TCA).

Contact:
Jeff Schaefer, Information Manager
1110 North Watson Road
Arlington, Texas 76011
Fax: (817) 640-1250

Mail jschaefer@generalcontractor.com for more information.

Call 817-640-1200 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.generalcontractor.com

Software for Rebar Site Fabrication

Chennai, India

Save nearly 10% on rebar in traditional site fabrication by increasing rebar utilization.

Our software increases rebar productivity by eliminating the thought process for cutting. It guides rebar cutting through pictorial cutting sketches. It generates bar tags for placing identification. Rebar reconciliation reports can be created at the click of a button.

Mail biju@track-mate.net for more information.

Call 42859595 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.rgsrebar.com

Looking for Reservoir Engineers

Bakersfield, California

Looking for three reservoir engineers, junior to senior levels wanted, for permanent positions located in California.

Mail Bprice@appleone.com for more information.

Call 661-334-1474 for more information.

Bob Moore Construction Completes Largest LEED Gold Core and Shell Industrial Project in Texas

Arlington, Texas

Bob Moore Construction has completed the largest LEED Gold core and shell industrial project in Texas.

The three-building, 1.16 million square foot business park along State Highway 360 in Arlington also is one of the first industrial projects in Texas to earn LEED Gold core and shell certification.

“This is an exciting achievement,” said Kyle Whitesell, senior project manager for Bob Moore Construction. “We were able to deliver a 1.16 million square foot project that is not just LEED certified, but meets the extremely high standards of Gold level certification and is larger than any other Gold industrial project in the state. The fact that this is the one of the first LEED Gold core and shell industrial projects in Texas of any size shows how challenging it is to meet these standards, and I’m pleased that we were able to make it happen.”

Some of the considerations for Pioneer 360 Business Center's LEED Gold certification include:

* The project began with the demolition and asbestos abatement of the Festival Marketplace mall. More than 95% -- 91,634 tons -- of steel, concrete, asphalt, copper and aluminum coming from the mall were recycled rather than sent to landfill.

* Community connectivity and infilling redevelopment rather than adding to suburban sprawl: The project replaced an abandoned mall and was built on already developed land instead of a previously undeveloped area.

* A white roof and light-colored concrete was used to reflect heat and reduce facility cooling costs.

* Use of T-5 warehouse lights for energy conservation.

* Sunlight harvesting: Use of a watt stopper system, which automatically controls lights in the skylighted areas of the warehouse.

Tilt-up construction played an important role in Pioneer 360 Business Center’s success and LEED certification. “We were able to leverage the advantages of tilt-up construction to meet the project’s aggressive schedule and qualify for LEED Gold,” said Ed McGuire, vice president of construction for Bob Moore Construction and vice president of the board of directors of the Tilt-up Concrete Association. “Tilt-up allowed us to raise the buildings’ shells and bring in the trades much more quickly than conventional construction would have permitted, thus compressing the construction schedule. This is a fundamental benefit of tilt-up construction and it was particularly valuable for us at Pioneer 360 Business Center.

“Tilt-up construction was also essential to us qualifying for LEED Gold Certification,” Mr. McGuire added. “By definition, infill development takes place in a relatively confined space and tilt-up is well suited for an environment like this. It also allowed us to use light-colored concrete which was locally produced, which provided additional points during the LEED assessment. From a cost perspective, tilt-up allowed us to deliver the project at a feasible price point, with buildings that will enjoy reduced maintenance and insurance premium costs for decades to come. That makes the project economically viable as well as being environmentally conscious for the developer and future tenants. The Pioneer 360 Business Center is an outstanding example of how tilt-up construction is perfectly suited for green building and LEED certification.”

For print-sized photos of the Pioneer 360 Business Center, visit www.generalcontractor.com/photos/Pioneer-360-Business-Center/

About LEED Certification

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED is a system where projects earn points for satisfying specific green building criteria in six categories, including Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation and Design Process. The number of points the project earns determines the level of LEED Certification the project receives.

About Bob Moore Construction

A recipient of the QUOIN / AGC General Contractor of the Year Award, the QUOIN / AGC Summit Award for Construction Excellence and the Texas Building Branch-AGC Outstanding Construction Award, Bob Moore Construction has been one of the most respected commercial construction companies in Texas since 1946. A leading proponent of jobsite safety, Bob Moore Construction was one of the first general contractors in North Texas to be accepted into the OSHA Local Partnership program. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of commercial buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Whether it is providing general contractor, design / build or construction management services, Bob Moore Construction's goal remains the same: to deliver quality construction projects on time and in budget. Bob Moore Construction is a member of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), US Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Tilt-up Concrete Association (TCA).

Contact:
Jeff Schaefer, Information Manager
1110 North Watson Road
Arlington, Texas 76011
Fax: (817) 640-1250

Mail jschaefer@generalcontractor.com for more information.

Call 817-640-1200 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.generalcontractor.com

Web Design and Logos

Vladivostok, Russia

Main principle: We want every client to have an individual, unlike others, stylish, convenient and fully functioning presence on the Internet. Each site designed in the Creative Studio Sandal has an individual design and structure.

Our studio develops Web projects of any complexity. Our CMS (content management system) meets Web standards, correctly works in all browsers, supports an unlimited quantity of documents and is very friendly with search systems. It is a convenient administrative panel with a simple and friendly interface.

The price of the Web-project depends on the client’s advertising budget, quantity of information and functionality of the site. We design sites according to your desire and your financial needs (stage-by-stage).

Professional SEO copywriters adapt the text for search systems on the basis of information provided by you. We set up convenient payment schemes (installments, barter), work with non-resident clients, and can negotiate discounts and bonuses.

We provide consultation on hosting fees and assistance in registering a domain name.

We consult on the following issues: site advertising possibilities, Internet advertising. thematic sites, exchange of references, optimization under search systems (SEO), site advancement (promotion) on the Internet, site audits and Internet marketing.

Mail sandalvl@mail.ru for more information.

Call 7 4232 698806 for more information.

See Web page at http://sandal.ru/english

Around The Clock Freightliner Group Debuts New Two-Building Complex in South Dallas by General Contractor Bob Moore Construction

Arlington, Texas

After four years of double digit sales growth in the Dallas market, the Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC (ATC) needed larger facilities to serve its over-the-road and local fleet customers. Its solution was to build a new 200,308 square foot complex along Interstate 20 in south Dallas.

Bob Moore Construction was the general contractor, and Phil Fitzgerald with Fitzgerald & Associates in Oklahoma City was the architect for ATC’s dramatic 24-plus acre campus.

“From the beginning of the planning process, our focus was on providing a customer friendly environment coupled with a facility designed to maximize overall operational efficiency,” said John Miciotto, vice president and chief operating officer for ATC. “The most important features for our customers were ease of entry and maneuverability while on the premises, and then unparalleled amenities inside of the facility.”

The site features extra wide driving lanes, several hundred truck parking spots and more than 30 trailer parking slots, along with a pet park with ten kennels for customers’ four-legged traveling companions.

The 183,088 square foot Building A includes the retail, service area, parts sales and warehousing, training facilities and administrative offices. Building B is 17,220 square feet and houses the truck sales department. Originally designed entirely as pre-engineered buildings, the project ultimately featured a blend of steel and concrete; the structures and roofs are pre-engineered steel systems from Varco Pruden Buildings, and the two-story walls were created with tilt-up construction. Each building features large entry towers, finished with a stone veneer. Fabric awnings cover all office windows, and the buildings are surrounded in accent lighting.

On the interior, the two service areas include sloped floors with 80 work bays and a fully equipped technician training facility in the west service wing. Additionally, the two service areas feature the Matrix Total Fluid Management System that provides tracking and monitoring plus state-of-the-art wireless dispensing for complete control of fluid inventories. The entire Service Department is fully heated and air conditioned to provide a comfortable working environment. There also are two wash bays, one in each wing, and an 8-foot deep, cast-in-place, 120-foot, drive-through lube pit finished with liner panels.

Also on the first floor is the Parts Sales department, with 65,000 square feet of warehousing space. Between Service and Parts Sales are a customer break room and large shower / locker rooms with washers and dryers for drivers. Also in this area is a large television lounge for drivers with theater-styled seating and wireless internet access. At the end of the first floor is a 3,500 square foot retail store, selling a variety of OEM truck parts and accessories.

Executive and administrative offices are located on the second floor. The executive common areas feature wood-covered floors and textured walls finished with a fine brown glaze, with wainscoting, chair rails and crown molding in luxurious wood. This décor carries into the offices, which feature the wood floors, wainscot and crown molding over textured glaze patina; the tray ceiling includes recessed lighting and faux beams. The executive conference room is carpeted, and the walls are covered with a combination of wood wainscoting / textured glaze, wood crown molding and floor-to-ceiling beveled wood panels.

The dealership administrative area features open bays with modular furniture, carpeting, built-in office cabinetry and a variety of break facilities. A conference / training room finished in rich colors and large stone tile flooring supports up to 40 students in a classroom setup, with a small kitchen attached.

Building B features two floors of offices for sales and financial representatives and department management, customer waiting areas and a large conference room. The building is finished with large stone tile and carpeting.

Mr. Miciotto is pleased with his company’s new home. “It exceeds all of our original expectations,” he said. “The feedback we have received has been nothing but overwhelming praise from customers, vendors and employees. Our customers tell us there’s not another commercial heavy-duty truck dealership like ours anywhere in the U.S.”

“This project features some remarkable interior finish-out work and is a showcase for us as well as for ATC,” said Curt Hellen, senior project manager for Bob Moore Construction. “Superintendent Steve Barrons and assistant superintendents David Splawn and Larry Langford managed a very fluid and complex project and did a stand-up job of subcontractor management and collaborating with the owner. This was crucial because the pace of this project required the design team to work very closely together. ATC’s John Miciotto and Project Development Manager Freddy Stephens were some of the most fair, responsive and understanding owner representatives I’ve ever worked with. Their active leadership and involvement made it possible for us to meet the project schedule.”

“There were many variables under consideration in our decision as to which general contractor we would end up doing business with,” said Mr. Miciotto. “While the total project cost was important, cost alone did not drive us to do business with Bob Moore Construction. It was also about our comfort level with the professionalism, knowledge and experience of the entire team at Bob Moore Construction plus the time frame in which they committed to complete the project. Our architect, Phil Fitzgerald, who has designed and built truck dealerships, bowling allies, and office complexes all over the U.S., said that he has never seen a general contractor as structured and organized as Bob Moore Construction. I was most impressed with Curt Hellen’s and Steve Barrons’ ability to make quick and accurate decisions on the spot with limited notice. If we were to ever build another facility, there’s no question Bob Moore Construction would be a general contractor of choice.”

For print sized photos of the ATC Freightliner Office / Service / Retail Store / Warehouse project, go to http://www.generalcontractor.com/photos/ATC Freightliner/

About Bob Moore Construction

A recipient of the QUOIN / AGC General Contractor of the Year Award, the QUOIN / AGC Summit Award for Construction Excellence and the Texas Building Branch-AGC Outstanding Construction Award, Bob Moore Construction has been one of the most respected commercial construction companies in Texas since 1946. A leading proponent of jobsite safety, Bob Moore Construction was one of the first general contractors in North Texas to be accepted into the OSHA Local Partnership program. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of commercial buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Whether it is providing general contractor, design / build or construction management services, Bob Moore Construction's goal remains the same: to deliver quality construction projects on time and in budget. Bob Moore Construction is a member of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), US Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Tilt-up Concrete Association (TCA).

Contact:
Jeff Schaefer, Information Manager
1110 North Watson Road
Arlington, Texas 76011
Fax: (817) 640-1250

Mail jschaefer@generalcontractor.com for more information.

Call 817-640-1200 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.generalcontractor.com/

Anaheim Sign Company

Anaheim, California

Anaheim Sign Company: Business signs, signage, illuminated signage, commercial signs online.

Mail jodi@anaheimsigns.biz for more information.

Call 714-270-0322 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.anaheimsigns.biz

Architectural Metal and Glass Estimating Services, LLC: First Time Offering a 10% Discount for First Time Customers

Floral Park, New York

10% Discount for New Customers

Our firm specializes in providing professional cost estimating services to architectural metal and glass trade contractors across the nation. All estimates are prepared by talented estimators, having extensive experience in all aspects of the industry. We work from electronic drawings and can provide expedient service to trade contractors located in all parts of the country.

We are thoroughly familiar with sourcing, fabrication and installation and utilize the most advanced software to turbo-charge our productivity. Many years in the trenches has made us knowledgeable and competent estimators and project managers.

The minimum experience of our estimators is 15+ years in the architectural glass and metal industry. Charles Gutman, the firm’s senior estimator and its principal, has been successfully estimating and managing complex architectural glass and metal projects for more than 30 years.

Today's trade contractor must run a lean operation yet needs to quote more projects, do more research, and obtain and evaluate more vendor quotations than in days past. They must also be more astute, and cleverer than ever, to win enough desirable work to realize a respectable profit at the year’s end.

The team at Architectural Metal & Glass Estimating Services can help you in this regard in a variety of ways. We are industry experts and are capable of providing the seasoned estimating and project management manpower you require, when you need it!

Please take a look at our Web site for more information on the scope and pricing of the services we offer or contact me personally to discuss your requirements. Remember, 30+ years of trade specific estimating expertise, and the power and efficiency of the most advanced construction take-off and estimating software, is just a phone call away.

Sincerely,
Charles S. Gutman
President
Fax: 516-352-0482

Mail info@amg-estimating.com for more information.

Call 516-662-2875 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.amg-estimating.com

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