Construction Industry News

WASHINGTON (March 30, 2016) - Temperatures remained above normal for much of the country in February. However, precipitation rates were also above normal for much of the East and below normal for much of the West and parts of the South. These factors contributed to the not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rates for the nation maintaining a low February rate of 8.7 percent, a slight rise from January's similarly low 8.5 percent rate.

WEST BEND, Wisconsin (March 30, 2016) - Manitou Americas kicked off their "Next Big Thing" Dealer Event on Tuesday March 15, 2016, at the Manitou Americas headquarters in West Bend, Wisconsin. Over 190 dealer attendees from the United States and Canada were present.

WASHINGTON (April 4, 2016) – In order to examine how the architectural community is evolving in regards to sustainable design practices, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) undertook an in-depth study of nearly 200 COTE Top Ten Award winning projects encompassing almost 20 years.

BURR RIDGE, Illinois (April 4, 2016) – Weil-McLain has launched its 2016 School of Better Heating training program. The School of Better Heating is an annual series of seminars that now includes a new learning model that incorporates feedback from past and prospective attendees of the training events.

SKOKIE, Illinois (March 29, 2016) – Cement consumption in the United States will continue to rise by 3.4 percent, according to a report from the Portland Cement Association (PCA).

ROCHESTER, New York (March 28, 2016) - Ranger Design Inc announced that it’s distributor, Kodiak Upfitters LLC, has been granted the status of Master Upfitter 2015-2016 by Daimler Vans / Mercedes-Benz America. This designation recognizes Kodiak Upfitters as an expert in their field, and ensures that their work meets the highest standards for upfitting and customization of Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Metris and Freightliner Sprinter cargo vans.

WASHINGTON (March 21, 2016) – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has named Scott Walters of Belding, Michigan, superintendent at Dan Vos Construction Co., its 2016 Craft Professional of the Year.

WASHINGTON (March 23, 2016) - Unusually mild weather in much of the country continued into the first part of January but ended for the East near the end of the month with the brutal storm dubbed "Snowzilla." The storm did not hit until after the reference week used for surveying employment and unemployment.

WASHINGTON (March 23, 2016)— The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipmen

NEW YORK (March 23, 2016) – Dodge Data & Analytics announced the acquisition of Vancouver, British Columbia-based data management firm Ingenium Technologies Corporation. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (March 22, 2016) – Toro announced a new partnership with Utility One Source to provide utility companies and contractors with rental access to Toro underground utility equipment across its 18 locations in the United States. Utility One Source has selected Toro’s trusted line of horizontal directional drills and ride-on utility trenchers to help continue its expansion into the underground segment.

SAN FRANCISCO (March 15, 2016) – kintone announced that American Electric has joined its growing list of enterprise customers. American Electric was met with a new wave of customers and unprecedented demand once the 60-year-old Hawaii-based electrical contractor started offering residential solar installation services.

PLEASANTON, California (March 21, 2016) – IronPlanet announced its end-of-quarter “Equipment Madness” brackets for the weeks of March 21 and 28 across its multiple marketplaces. Events kickoff on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, with IronPlanet’s first-ever Parts, Tools and Attachments sale, where buyers can find items that extend the life and capabilities of their machines.

LISLE, Illinois (March 17, 2016) – International Truck recently honored Tallman Truck Centre in Ontario, Canada, as its North American Dealer of the Year at their Annual Dealer Meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois. In addition, International Truck named Carolina International Trucks in South Carolina as its Medium Duty Dealer of the Year and Regional International in New York as its Parts and Service Dealer of the Year.

MORRIS, Minnesota (March 17, 2016) – Superior Industries Inc. appointed Bramco-Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS) as a new equipment dealer in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Bramco-MPS will market, sell and service Superior brand crushing and screening equipment in Indiana, plus washing and conveying equipment in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

WASHINGTON (March 17, 2016) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the March 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today.

ALISO VIEJO, California (March 10, 2016) – Recently, at the annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada, the customer service team from Telogis earned honors in every category in which it was entered, including two gold and one silver awards – the highest honors – for achievement by individual members of the team.

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (March 10, 2016) - The Steel Erectors Association of America is seeking participation in an industry-wide survey on successful falls from height in construction.

HAMILTON, New Jersey (March 8, 2016) – New Day Underwriting Managers LLC recently hosted a one-hour webinar dedicated to the evolution of the Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) insurance marketplace and its present role in helping real estate owners facilitate transactions, satisfy financial responsibilities and mange operational and legacy environmental risks.