In an interview with Construction Digital, Peter Kinsella, the Alliance manger for the Hinze Dam Stage 3 Alliance, discusses the importance of key stakeholders coming together to complete a major infrastructure project. "Using an alliance for the delivery of this project has been beyond effective. There were issues from a geological point-of-view and many unknowns for this major renovation that potentially could have tied us up in litigation. We've been able to work though many of those issues together as an Alliance because everyone is on board and onsite. We can work ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Christine Robertson, CFO and Corporate Secretary of Galesburg Builders Supply Co., reveals what sets the company apart from its competition. "We basically built the community or helped to build the community," she says. Based in Galesburg, Illinois, the company has become part of the fabric of the local community due to its longevity and the pivotal role it has played in the development of the area over the last 90 years. Though acquired by Denton Enterprises in 1996, the company is still focused on enhancing the local community ...

Slotland has been saving its latest new one-of-a-kind slot machine until this weekend. Conjuring images of evil fairy tale witches, the new Witch's Brew is a magical treat for Halloween. To celebrate the launch of the new game there are up to 45% Halloween Deposit Bonuses all weekend and a chance in a random draw for $500 just by spinning the Witch's Brew reels! "The fairy tale witch theme of this game, with its cauldrons and black cats, make it a perfect Halloween slot machine!" said Michael Hilary of Slotland. "Like all of our new games, it has incredible full-screen ...

Jorpe is an excellent example of an entrepreneurial company that took advantage of the opportunity to provide specific services to major contractors on a regular basis. Its principal client is South Africa's mammoth petrochemical, mining and chemical industry corporation SASOL, and over the years it has added many others including Africa's biggest black empowered mining company Exxaro, the international steel conglomerate Arcelor Mittal and even one of the world's largest mining conglomerates Anglo American. In addition to conventional construction work, Jorpe has ...

For U.S. players looking for the biggest online progressive jackpot games available, Slotastic.com reports that its Jackpot Pinatas slot machine jackpot is now over $1.6 million dollars, making it the richest slots jackpot open to American online casino players. While million dollar jackpots aren't cracked very often, other smaller jackpots at the online casino designed especially for slots players frequently make large payouts. Jackpot Pinatas is a 5-reel 20-payline slot machine with festive Mexican images. In addition to the main seven-figure jackpot, there is also ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Jim Waldron, President and Michael Dees, Vice President of Operations of Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation divulge their Company's best practices towards success and acquisitions. The article states: "The main reason why the Company has 20 branches around the country is to be able to serve any customer's need anywhere in the country. Another priority is the "on time" measure for every order; shipping a product on time, making sure the order is complete, and actually tracking orders by branch every month." "We really work ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Alexander Rankin of GRC Architects discusses sustainability, collaboration and the factors that drive the firm to success. The 25-year-old firm, with a proven record of excellence and satisfied clients, is currently run by partners Rankin, John Cook and new partner Martin Tite, who replaced Tony Griffiths when he retired. Though the firm specializes in public projects in Canada, it has completed a variety of projects all over the world. "We've always been here in Ottawa," says Rankin in the article. GRC Architects has worked ...

In an interview with Construction Digital, Peter Kinsella, the Alliance manger for the Hinze Dam Stage 3 Alliance, discusses the importance of key stakeholders coming together to complete a major infrastructure project. "Using an alliance for the delivery of this project has been beyond effective. There were issues from a geological point-of-view and many unknowns for this major renovation that potentially could have tied us up in litigation. We've been able to work though many of those issues together as an Alliance because everyone is on board and onsite. We can work ...

Latino Business Review - In this edition from Colombia, we Latino Business Review presents "Industrias Haceb", a leader in Household Appliance Manufacturing. In an the interview with Latino Business Review, Cipriano Lopez, General Manager, reveals why the company offers an integral service and explains about the creation of a national network of support composed by a force of 300 technicians. From its inception in 1940, Industrias Haceb developed in a very competitive environment and had to be very efficient in innovation and development. For this Haceb initiated ...

Mercy Health and Aged Care Services is a mission-driven organization in Victoria who cares for people all faiths and no faith, and it employs people upon the same basis. "The reason for Mercy Health being present is a Catholic purpose to provide community-based service. We serve a community group to meet needs and are an outstanding provider in an environment where there is open-ended demand for care," says Dr. John Ballard, Mercy Health CEO. Owned and operated by the Sisters of Mercy, the organization has diversified into aged care and community care reflecting the ...

Exlar's linear actuator line has been expanded to include the EL100 explosion-proof linear actuators, rated for Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D and T3 hazardous environments. The EL100 linear actuators also meet ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are in conformity with the EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. The EL Series linear actuators integrate a highly efficient planetary roller screw mechanism with a high torque servomotor in a single self-contained package. The roller screw consists of multiple threaded rollers assembled in a planetary arrangement ...

Trimark Sportswear Group's selection as the Activewear Licensee for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and ParaOlympic Winter Games has taught the Company how to utilize capabilities on the products design, shipping and fulfillment side to create new distribution channels. As a result of The Olympics, Trimark Sportswear Group generated 600 new accounts and increased revenues. "That deal put us on a different growth curve," said Will Andrew, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development and Chief Operating Officer. "It added licensing to our repertoire, which we had never ...

While the business is performing well, there are plans in the pipeline, to further develop and refine the service offered by Armcoil Afrika, as Managing Director Peter Flint explains. "We will continue to take on smaller repairs and maintenance jobs or supply of motors and transformers, but we are now seeking to promote our services as a package. "Our goal is to provide a broader service, where we don't just supply or repair the motor, but take full responsibility for it, from supply onwards, including ongoing maintenance. We can also arrange any necessary purchase ...

A benchmark in growth and development for Logisticor was recorded in March 2010 when the company became affiliated with the Ziglaar network, the third largest independent freight forwarding company in Europe. Since its bold decision to join the network, Logisticor has moved from strength to strength and is planning further investments to continue expanding the company in the global logistic market. The company has put a lot of money into hiring highly skilled staff in an attempt to raise the barrier of expertise and, in turn, customer satisfaction. It is also employing ...

Berkman Forwarding has achieved constant growth during the global economic downturn and iscurrently implementing plans to expand even further in the near future. The company operates from 11 offices in four different countries - Holland, China, Vietnam and India -and employs in excess of 80 employees. The company exclusively revealed to Supply Chain Digital that the next step will be to open new offices in other European countries, especially Belgium and Germany owing to their strong industrial roots. Managing Directors Ed Arnold and Jan Berkman believe this will ...

In an interview with Supply Chain Digital, Warwick Kinscher, General Manager of Vossloh Cogifer Australia, reveals the history behind his company as well as how they stay on track in the rail manufacturing industry. "We make rail and we make the steel work components that actually do the switching and the crossing, and a couple of other pieces of rail will fit into it," explains Warwick Kinscher in the article. "We actually own the intellectual properties and work very closely with the bearer manufacturers, so at the customer's request we actually supply the whole kit." The ...

The Medical and Skin Spa (www.medicalandskinspa.com), a Southern California medical spa, has won a 2010 Readers' Choice Award from SpaFinder Magazine for the category of Top 10 Best Medical Programs. Spa-goers cast a record number of votes in the eighth-annual awards, which are considered by many as the most thorough and independent assessment of spas worldwide. "Winning a Readers' Choice Award is a remarkable achievement," said Susie Ellis, President of SpaFinder, Inc. "Spa-goers are looking for a spa that offers their desired experience and helps them meet their specific ...

Helping British travellers and tourists save some money this autumn, Carrentals.co.uk has an excellent search engine which helps compare the latest bargains for car hire. Holidaymakers jetting off for a week this autumn can enjoy cheap car hire in thousands of different destinations, thanks to the comparison website. Specialising in finding the best car hire deals, the Carrentals.co.uk website gives people the chance to find cheap car rental without searching around for hours. By bringing the best rental bargains to one comparison site, it allows UK citizens to enjoy ...

Step into the computer lab at Dorsa Elementary and you may be surprised to see second and third graders focused on learning math in a truly different way. Students are concentrating on winning games that introduce math principles in a visual way, using interactive mathematical diagrams. After the first year of this program, Dorsa's teachers and students in 2nd and 3rd grades realized 12 point improvements in math proficiency - compared to stagnant statewide numbers. Dorsa Elementary, in Alum Rock Union School District, and four other Silicon Valley area schools participating ...

Ethics Sage was interviewed by NY Times reporter Eilene Zimmerman for an article on workplace ethics in the October 24 Sunday Business Times. The website link for this article is http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/jobs/24career.html. Employees often face ethical dilemmas in the workplace because they uncover wrongdoing by a supervisor. The offending party may pressure the employee not to say anything about the matter and not to take the matter to higher levels within the organization. Steven Mintz, aka Ethics Sage, provides advice on how to deal with the ethical dilemma ...

'The Past Ain't Far' for New York-based singer-songwriter John Scheaffer, whose band, Ceramic, draws on an exciting array of modern and vintage influences on its full-length debut. The first question everyone loves to ask emerging artists upon the release of their debut album is the one about their musical influences. But what if, as in the case of The Past Ain't Far, the full-length debut of John Scheaffer's New York based band Ceramic, there are way too many artists to list? As a teenager, the singer/songwriter had the good fortune to have access to his dad's intensely ...

Lyons Commercial Data, a leading provider of quality U.S. financial institution data and risk management solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of LyonsLive.com, the single-source authority of critical, real-time intelligence for financial institutions and payment processors. Packed with helpful tools, LyonsLive.com represents our continuous drive to deliver the leading one-stop source that optimizes ACH processes, manages risks, and mitigates fraud. - LyonsLive.com now offers a 'Free Trial of Lyons Commercial Data Search Tool' for those who would like to ...

Reed Carer of the Year award winners announced: Lorraine Marshall - Reed Carer of the Year 2010; Georgia Douglas - Reed Social Worker of the Year 2010. Lorraine Marshall, a Head Care Assistant in Edinburgh, and Georgia Douglas, a Social Worker in North Tyneside, were Reed Carer of the Year 2010 and Reed Social Worker of the Year 2010 respectively. At a prestigious awards event at the Waldorf Hotel in London (on Thursday 2nd September), guest speaker Dame Joan Bakewell, the first official 'Voice of Older People', commented: "From paupers to monarchs, at some point ...

As we enter the final week of October, it can only mean one thing; summer is nearing its (official) end and autumn is about to begin. Daylight time is getting shorter and the air is getting colder. For many workers, it is the time of the year when important changes are made to the way jobs are done; how they are done, when they are done, and what they were to get the job done. HSS Hire, the award winning tool and equipment hire company, are on hand to businesses as well as the self-employed to help with the transition. The numerous changes which will have to be implemented ...

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum will soon be welcoming a stunning exhibition showcasing the work of Georges Rouault, with more than 100 pieces available to view. Running from November 15th 2010 to February 13th 2011, the display will show hotel Bilbao guests a huge variety of his output over the years, which should give people some idea how his style altered. According to the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, it is noticeable how the Frenchman went from using expressive scribbles and a lot of the colour blue in his drawings, to employing thicker and warmer quantities of paint ...