WASHINGTON (February 22, 2017) – The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped slightly into negative territory in January, after a very strong showing in December. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.
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KATY, Texas – Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Grove River Machinery to its growing dealer network. Grove River will represent the full line of Kobelco excavators in Southeast Georgia.
RACINE, Wis. (February 14, 2017) - CASE Construction Equipment has launched an all-new Total Cost of Ownership Calculator at CaseCE.com that provides both prospective buyers and current equipment owners insight into lifetime ownership costs.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (February 14, 2017) - Adaptive Construction Solutions Inc. (ACS), which was approved by the Steel Erectors Association of America as a SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Unit and Assessment Site in June 2016, now also meets requirements for apprenticeships.
WEST FARGO, N.D. (February 14, 2017) — Bobcat Company has expanded its dealer network with the addition of Bobcat of Clarksville as an authorized sales, service, parts and rental provider of Bobcat equipment. The dealership is located at 960 Alfred Thun Road, Clarksville, Tenn., 37040.
MILWAUKEE (February 20, 2017) – CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 announced that Executive Producer and Host Mike Rowe, best known as the “dirtiest man on TV” from the hit TV series Dirty Jobs, is a featured speaker at the show’s new Tech Talks forum.
Rowe will share the surprising lessons he learned as an apprentice traversing all 50 states and attempting 300 different jobs, during a special session, “Lessons from the Dirt.”
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. (February 16, 2017) — Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Inc. has revamped its Milwaukee Dustless Brush logo. The new logo reflects the brand's American heritage and coincides with its 120th Anniversary. Milwaukee Dustless Brush is one of the oldest manufacturers of brooms, brushes, and squeegees in the United States.
MANSFIELD, Ohio (Feb. 16, 2017) — Minnich Manufacturing is pleased to announce its top dealers of 2016 according to sales performance:
NEW YORK (February 8, 2017) – Most of the leading United States metropolitan areas for commercial and multifamily construction starts showed substantial gains in 2016 compared to the previous year, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. However, New York, New York, the top metropolitan market by dollar amount, pulled back 15 percent to $29.8 billion following its 67 percent surge to $35.2 billion in 2015. Eight of the next nine metropolitan areas in the top 10 were able t
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 8, 2017) – The American Public Works Association (APWA), in association with the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College (EI), announces the selection of the 2017 Jennings Randolph International Fellows.
ORLAND PARK, Ill. — American Technical Publishers introduces a comprehensive study reference used to prepare professionals for the WELL AP exam. The WELL AP Exam Preparation Guide includes four 100-question practice exams, one of which is provided in the text and three of which are provided digitally.
GOLDEN, Colo. & TORONTO (February 9, 2017) – HomeAdvisor announced it has acquired HomeStars, a home services platform connecting homeowners with service providers throughout Canada.
PLEASANTON, Calif. (February 9, 2017) – IronPlanet announced further details and the daily schedule for its upcoming Florida Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) released a web-based version of its Supported Scaffold training course allowing users to learn on their own schedules.
MONTREAL (February 10, 2017) - At the end of 2016, Ranger Design was pleased to present a check for $100,000 to the Montreal Neurological Institute to help them launch their new Neuro-Palliative Care program (NPC).
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (February 3, 2017) - On February 3, 2017, the North American Concrete Alliance, along with the Congressional Cement Caucus, presented a briefing on the state of the industry and infrastructure priorities to the 115th Congress. Dr.
NEW YORK (February 7, 2017) – The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.9 percent in January to 142.6 (2000=100) from its revised December reading of 137.3. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
PELLA, IOWA (February 1, 2017) — A remodeling business and the vocational-technical schools in Union, New Jersey, received some unexpected news and support from their friends at Pella. In January, Chris Fontana and Vic Fiore, the co-owners of Magnolia Home Remodeling Group, were surprised by Pella with: