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Completion of the hotel is planned for October 2017

ATLANTA (April 28, 2016) - Winter Construction will begin mobilizing this month to build a new seven-story boutique hotel in Savannah, Georgia. The new hotel is being developed by RBHD and owned by Rockbridge, and will span an entire city block in the historic River Street district.

Growth in the heavy construction equipment, industrial machinery & collector car categories added significant Q1 momentum

OMAHA, Nebraska (April 26, 2016) — Proxibid announced record-breaking results for March and strong overall results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2016. Energized by an increase in buyers and average online sales per event in Q1, Proxibid experienced record online sell-through in March 2016, with a 31.3 percent increase over online sell-through for the same period in 2015.

Approval enables both day & night flight to locate building energy loss & structural issues

BEACHWOOD, Ohio (April 21, 2016) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for the first nighttime commercial drone operation in the United States to SkyBEAM unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance. SkyBEAM is also approved to operate during the day.

Trade show will feature the first use of 3-D printed steel in an excavator designed by engineering students

NATIONAL (April 24, 2016) - CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 are teaming up to unveil the world’s first fully-functional 3-D printed construction excavator and the first large-scale use of steel in 3-D printing, known as additive manufacturing.

New members join a group of 200 worldwide used equipment dealers & companies

VICTOR, New York (April 19, 2016) — The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) has approved member requests for nine companies who have demonstrated their commitment to upholding the association’s strict code of ethical business practices.

Healthy rebound for multifamily projects

WASHINGTON (April 20, 2016) – The Architecture Billings Index reflects consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms. 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. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the March ABI score was 51.9, up from the mark of 50.3 in the previous month.

Internationally known futurist Derek Woodgate explores ‘The Road Beyond’ for construction

(April 15, 2016) - Internationally known futurist Derek Woodgate will preview his thought-provoking vision for the construction industry, with an exclusive focus on the Latin America region, at the 2016 CONEXPO Latin America Seminars Program.

Fuel Cell to reduce harmful CO2 emissions by 50% & provide 88% of electricity powering campus

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut (April 18, 2016) - Legrand, North America announced the installation of a 500kW, solid-oxide fuel cell system to provide cleaner and more efficient power to its headquarters in West Hartford, Connecticut. The Fuel Cell will sit adjacent to the company’s corporate offices and Wiremold manufacturing facility, and is expected to produce up to 88 percent of the electricity to every building on its 263,000-square-foot, 100-year-old campus.

Coordinated industry campaign is designed to educate the design/build community about the benefits of concrete construction

SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2016) – Using their 2016 National Convention as a launching pad, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has unveiled Build with Strength, a multi-million dollar coordinated industry campaign to better educate the design/build and code communities about the benefits of concrete construction in the low to mid-rise sector, and in general.   

Over 60 indoor air quality professionals are expected to attend event

TAMPA, Florida (April 15, 2016) - Pure Air Control Services will host the Sustainable Buildings Conference, along with Tremmco/CanAm, on April 27, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will be held at the IAQ Learning Institute, located at 4911 Creekside Drive in Clearwater, Florida.

The report identifies refinements to the EUM framework

WASHINGTON (April 14, 2016) - The American Public Works Association (APWA) and seven key water associations, including the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), the Association of Clean Water Agencies (ACWA), the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) and the Wa

Communities throughout Michigan face challenge of updating aging water & sewer systems

LANSING, Michigan (April 12, 2016) — A new report commissioned by the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) found that Michigan and its communities are not keeping up with the multimillion-dollar investments needed to ensure clean drinking water and wastewater treatment for residents and businesses now and in the future.

Modular manufacturer received five awards, including the Judge’s Choice Award & Best of Show in the Green Building Category

BOISE, Idaho (April 6, 2016) – Guerdon Modular Buildings has won five awards in Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) Awards of Distinction competition at the 2016 World of Modular Conference in San Diego, California. The annual event showcases the modular construction industry’s best work, and rewards projects that demonstrate architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency and calendar days to complete.

Small manufacturers category includes businesses of 99 or fewer employees

ANNISTON, Alabama (April 05, 2016)— Blastcrete Equipment Company is one of eight finalists for the Small Manufacturer of the Year award in Alabama. The Alabama Technology Network and the Business Council of Alabama will name the winner of the award, which honors the state’s leading manufacturers’ accomplishments, on April 12, 2016, during the 2016 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards luncheon at the Activity Center in Montgomery, Alabama.

Designs for Tier 5 emissions technology revealed at BAUMA 2016

MUNICH (11 April 2016) - Cummins Inc will reveal a selection of new integral innovations for the off-highway market at the BAUMA show, running through April 17, 2016, providing customers with next-generation technologies to meet Stage V emissions regulations.

Companywide commitment to safety yields national recognition

RANDOLPH, MAINE (March 31, 2016) – When your business involves energized power lines, safety is paramount. One incident could be a deadly incident. To Brad Stout, GM of Coutts Bros., an electrical construction/maintenance contractor serving longstanding energy utility clients throughout the Northeast, investing in safety has been a renewed focus.