Construction Industry News

WASHINGTON (May 20, 2016) – The United States Senate passed a resolution (S.Res.471) on Wednesday, May 18, recognizing National Public Works Week (NPWW) during May 15-21,2016, and declaring that “public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety and wellbeing of the people of the U.S.” Each year, the American Public Works Association (APWA) celebrates National Public Works Week to acknowledge

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 20, 2016) — Construction Business Owner, the leading business management magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Viewpoint Construction Software.

SKOKIE, Illinois (May 17, 2016) - Every year, hurricanes cause millions of dollars of damage across the United States. But with some careful planning, individuals and communities can prepare and build to stand up to these deadly storms.

ELBURN, Illinois (May 10, 2016) – Terramac expands its representation in the North American market to include Wilson Equipment as part of its dealer network. Wilson Equipment will represent the versatile Terramac product line in the Louisville, Lexington and eastern Kentucky markets as well as southern Indiana.

NEW YORK, New York (May 11, 2016) - Honoring its high standard of service and professionalism, The New York Building Manager's Association, (NYBMA) recently chose Duce Construction Corporation as "Vendor of the Year." The award ceremony was held on April 16, 2016, at Cipriani Ball Room in New York City, where citywide industry-leading professionals were in attendance.

PLEASANTON, California (May 12, 2016) – IronPlanet continues its series of Cat Auction Services auctions and is coming to Ballard, UT on May 25. This sale is the fifth of six major onsite auctions this spring, along with events in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (May 12, 2016) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named The Toro Company’s Rick Rodier, general manager of the Sitework Systems business, as the 2017 chairperson for The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE).

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (May 16, 2016) – The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced the selection of the 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year Award recipients. This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Top Ten Leaders Awards, which is one of the most coveted and prestigious awards presented by the APWA association.

WASHINGTON (May 2, 2016) – During National Small Business Week, May 1–7, 2016, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is sharing five important steps for small businesses to get started leasing and financing the equipment they need.

JUPITER, Florida (May 5, 2016) – The National Tax Lien Association (NTLA), is pleased to announce the launch of its Certified Tax Lien Professional designation (CTLP). CTLP validates professional property tax lien expertise through training and an assessment exam. The CTLP credential has become the key designation for tax lien professionals.

ROSEMONT, Illinois (May 9, 2016) – The roofing industry is in immediate need of hardworking, highly skilled talent to fill positions in all sectors of the industry. To help meet this need, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has launched its online NRCA Career Center.

MORRIS, Minnesota (May 6, 2016) - For the second year in a row, processing and handling equipment manufacturer, Superior Industries, hosted a high school welding competition at its corporate headquarters in Morris, Minnesota. Held at the company's on campus welding training school, the number of teenage competitors increased more than 60 percent this year.

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WEST BEND, Wisconsin (April 27, 2016) - Gehl recently presented Joe Bozied from Stan Houston Equipment Co. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the 2015 Gehl Top Dealer Award. This award is based on the overall sales performance for North American Gehl Dealers in 2015.

ROMULUS, Michigan (April 19, 2016) – As part of a multi-unit deal in partnership with MICCO Construction LLC, MiG Construction has built both the Eastern Market dining experience and the new Chili’s Grill & Bar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s McNamara Terminal. The two concessions are the latest in a major redevelopment program concerning the terminal.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, California (April 28, 2016) – Park West Companies recently participated in the American Heart Association’s annual Orange County Heart & Stroke Walk/Run, held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
 

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.

WASHINGTON (April 25, 2016) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) , which reports economic activity from 25 compan

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.

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.