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Orlando seeking $70M for Creative Village
Funds would be used for transit infrastructure
Orlando Business Journal – by Richard Bilbao Staff Writer

Friday, July 16, 2010

“The city of Orlando is seeking $70 million in federal funds for transit infrastructure. It would connect the downtown public bus station on Amelia Street with the planned 68-acre, $800 million-plus Creative Village project, about a mile away.” – READ MORE

We are 2 weeks into Florida’s Hurricane Season (July 1st-November 3oth) and it is a good time to make sure you are prepared if any of them decide to bless us with their presence. I sure hope not because the 2004 season is still fresh in my mind. In our area we were without power for 2 weeks.

What really helped was the city where we lived was up and running thanks to generators and portable lighting. This was important because they were able to keep the flow of communication open. Which really helped with the organization of traffic, road clearing and emergency situations.

If you live in Orange County they have this great alert system that will notify you of any emergencies and keep you up to date on all the local news that is important to know during hurricanes, closed roads and other emergency situations.

OCAlert
Sign up for instant weather warnings and other Orange County emergency notices. This alerting system provides you with immediate updates about the proximity of forecasted emergencies. Alerts can be modified based on your personal settings and are sent most electronic devices/accounts. Visit OCOEM online at www.ocoem.com –here, you will find guidance on how to Get a kit, make a plan, be informed and get involved.

According to the National Hurricane Center, you should be able to answer the following questions before a hurricane threatens:

* What are the Hurricane Hazards?
* What does it mean to you?
* What actions should you take to be prepared?

Walker Miller Equipment Company is Orlando’s number 1 supplier of Emergency Preparedness Equipment and is ready to assist your business or municipality with all of your equipment needs. Contact us today….407-299-2620

BASF Chemical Company developed a new concrete repair product that when tested, showed no signs of cracking. Anyone in the concrete industry knows that repairing concrete is often futile but BASF’s new product, ZERO-C has shown amazing results!

They are referring to this new product as a scientific break through in the concrete industry.

Walker Miller is here to assist you with all of your concrete equipment needs. We have concrete equipment parts, new concrete equipment and used concrete equipment. Give us a call at…407-299-2620.

Hello everyone. I just wanted to share some good concrete industry resources.

American Society of Concrete Contractors

Industry Books

Industry Safety

If you need any concrete equipment or parts, please visit our Concrete and Construction Equipment Site.

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Reducing the amount of water used in the cement to water ratio will save you money.

“Since the quality depends mainly on the water to cement ratio, the water requirement should be minimized to reduce the cement requirement (and thus reduce the cost).” concreteinformation.com

Take these steps to reduce the water and cement requirements:

• use the stiffest mix possible
• use the largest size aggregate practical for the job.
• Use the optimum ratio of fine to coarse aggregate.

Looking for Cement Mixers or concrete equipment? Choose the construction equipment experts at Walker Miller Equipment Company for all of your contractor and construction supplies. From Asphalt cutters to brooms, chains, drills and epoxy, Walker Miller Construction Equipment has everything you need in Orlando and beyond.

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Remember when I said Stihl makes great landscaping equipment??

These are great!

I always knew that Stihl made the ultimate construction equipment…..as we have been a dealer for over 25 years. If you are interested in our Stihl concrete saws, blades, chainsaws or landscaping equipment call us today at 407-299-2620. Walker Miller Equipment Company: Service is Our Best Salesman!

The consumer Product and Safety Commission has released their preliminary evaluation of the tests done on Chinese drywall.

“Chinese drywall is the suspected cause for persistent foul smells in homes, for corrosion of metals and jewelry and for respiratory problems,” the editorial said. “Some Chinese drywall plants made their plasterboard entirely out of phosphogypsum — a radioactive phosphorous substance that is banned in U.S. construction.”

In 2006 the construction industry was booming in Orlando. The demand for drywall was at an all time high and domestic suppliers were charging$22. per sheet.  Chinese drywall was a mere $3.00 per sheet. Now the homeowners are paying for it with the health and corrosion problems that it is causing.

Most of the tainted drywall was shipped to the Orlando area. If you suspect Chinese drywall is in your home the CPSC needs you to report it.

The steps recommended by the CPSC to homeowners suspected of having Chinese Drywall. are:

1. The most important issue is your health and safety. If you are suffering from the health symptoms described as common to the reports of exposure to problem drywall, please consult your physician as soon as possible. If you experience any of the electrical or fire safety concerns described as common to the reports of exposure to problem drywall, please consult your local gas or electric supplier and a licensed electrician or building inspector as soon as possible
2. You should contact your State and local authorities to report your concerns and get direction on any help or resources in your area.
3. You should also report your concerns to us using the form at https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/drywall.aspx
4. You should also consider contacting your insurance company and home-builder to report your concerns.

If you or anyone you know has problem drywall in their home, contact the CPSC by calling 800-638-2772 or visiting the Drywall Information Center.

This national acknowledgment should lead to more insurance companies providing coverage for this problem. The CPSC states that “the drywall, wiring, and all copper piping will need to be removed”. This should spike some new work for Orlando construction businesses.

Walker Miller Equipment Co. is the largest independent dealer in the State of Florida for many major equipment manufacturers. We rent or sell all types of construction equipment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in and around the Orlando area.

For more information contact us today by calling 1-877-299-2620. Se Habla Espanol.

The UCF students took 1^st place at the American Society of Civil Engineers 2010 Southeastern Student Conference in the steel bridge construction competition.

“For the steel bridge competition, students are responsible for the design and fabrication of a bridge that they practice building before the competition. Judges consider the appearance, construction and weight load of the steel bridge.”

UCF ASCE student, Alex Hinkle said “The bridge is in pieces when we get to the conference, kind of like Legos. “Even though it is huge compared to Legos.”

Taking first place in the construction of the bridge allowed these Orlando UCF students to enter the most prestigious student bridge construction contest- the 2010 National Student Steel Bridge Competition, held May 28 and 29 at Purdue University.

Walker Miller Equipment Company is very proud that great Civil Construction Engineers are receiving their training right here in Orlando! Congrats students!

Read more on this article in Central Florida Future.

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Did you know that you can get a STIHL chainsaw ring tone or screen saver?!?  While browsing the STIHL website I came across the entertainment section that has a lot of fun extras for your enjoyment. There is even a contest where you dress a woman named Lucy in proper safety attire to win monthly prizes. Check it out…STIHL. First prize is a STIHL Chronograph.

Walker Miller Equipment Co. is your number one Orlando STIHL parts source.

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Learn the basics of Hybrid Electrification at John Deere. John Deere offers a helpful description of what Hybrid Electrification is and how it can help the bottom line of your construction company. There is a lot of terminology out there and I found this article really helped with any confusion I had regarding the different terms used to describe the newest construction equipment technology.

If anyone in the Orlando area is using the new Hybrids…please write us. Walker Miller would love to hear some of your reviews.

With a passion for excellence and attention to detail, Walker Miller Equipment Company is here to help your construction business grow with our full line of Compressors, Generators, Trowels, Compactors and Light Towers. Call us today at 407-299-2620. Walker Miller Equipment Company: Service is Our Best Salesman!