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D’Hondt Named Washington AGC Executive Director Staff - 05/02/2008
After a national search that involved consideration of a multitude of quality candidates, the Seattle-based Associated General Contractors of Washington has chosen David D’Hondt as its new executive director.
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The Construction Chart Book Available Online Staff - 05/01/2008
The fourth edition of The Construction Chart Book: The U.S. Construction Industry and Its Workers will be made available as a free download at www.cpwr.com. The book, published by The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), contains copious research data on construction economics, demographics, employment/income, training, and safety and health issues.
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Las Vegas NAWIC Educates Girl Scouts Staff - 04/28/2008
Many of today's women professionals have memories of being an active member of a Girl Scout troop in their local community as a young girl. As Girl Scouts, young girls are given the opportunity to obtain a variety of skills and knowledge through troop activities, volunteering, camping, and earning badges and awards.
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Euliss to retire from Multiquip, Inc. Staff - 04/23/2008
Roger Euliss plans to retire from Multiquip (MQ) at the end of 2008. "After almost 28 years, it is time for others to take the helm," Euliss told the MQ management team. "We have an excellent team in place, so the continued growth and success of the company are assured. I feel very proud and confident of the company and the team that I have been a part of for so many years."
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ACP Editorial Director Named to CWA Hall of Fame Staff - 04/23/2008
Greg Sitek, editorial director of Associated Construction Publications, will become one of the first inductees into the Construction Writers Association’s (CWA) Hall of Fame, a new program launched in celebration of the group’s 50th anniversary. Sitek will receive the prestigious award at the CWA annual meeting in May in Alexandria, Va.
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Pat McGrady Named President of Insulfoam Staff - 04/22/2008
Carlisle Construction Materials, a manufacturer of commercial and residential construction products, has promoted Pat McGrady to president of Insulfoam, an operating division of CCM.
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