Construction Industry News

BROOKFIELD, WI (May 20, 2015) – Penta Technologies announced that they will be one of a select group of companies providing innovative solutions for contractors to sponsor this first-time event. Hosted by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the event’s theme is “Best of Now, Best of Next.”

KANSAS CITY, MO (May 13, 2015) – Fairbanks Scales Inc. announced they will be showcasing a wealth of state-of-the-art industrial scales at Waste Expo 2015, June 2-4, 2015. Visit booth #3722 to view Fairbanks Scales’ latest groundbreaking innovations in weighing equipment, including the Talon HVX heavy-duty truck scale, equipped with the innovative Intalogix Lightning/Power Surge Protection system.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2015) – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015, which would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to withdraw the flawed “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule and develop a new proposed rule after engaging in meaningful stakeholder consultation.

MOLINE, ILL. (May 12, 2015) Leonard Hawk, 91, one of the founders and the first president of the American Rental Association (ARA), died May 6, 2015, in Moline, Illinois.

MOLINE, IL (May 11, 2015) - The equipment rental industry stands poised to set an industry record for revenues in 2015, according to the latest updated industry forecast from the American Rental Association (ARA), despite reduced demand for equipment in oil patch drilling sites.

(May 7, 2015) - Lift & Move USA will promote careers in the US crane, rigging and specialized transport industries and help employers find the next generation of operators, engineers, riggers, mechanics and sales staff. 

Fullerton, CA. (May 7, 2015) – Following another recent transaction by Healthcare Property Advisors (HPA Realty Inc.) for the largest 2014 Orange County acquisition of a medical office portfolio in Mission Viejo, today, HPA Realty Inc. announced it has completed a multi-year lease transaction on behalf of St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare, a member of the St. Joseph Hoag Health alliance based in Orange County, California.

HAMILTON, NJ (May 6, 2015) – For the second consecutive year, New Day Underwriting Managers LLC was named one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine. During the event held April 30th at the Hilton East Brunswick in East Brunswick, New Jersey, New Day was ranked 10th in the small/medium-sized company category for its ongoing dedication to the growth and quality of life of its employees. In 2014, New Day had been named 17th in this ranking.

SAN FRANCISCO (April 29, 2015) —Trimble announced that it is working with Microsoft to develop a new generation of tools, integrated with the HoloLens holographic platform on Windows 10, which are intended to improve quality, collaboration and efficiency in the design, construction and operation of buildings and structures. A proof of concept was demonstrated at Microsoft's Build Developer Conference held this week in San Francisco.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (April 30, 2015) – Brasfield & Gorrie announced that the company is joining with other construction industry stakeholders in observing Safety Week 2015, an industry-wide initiative to help raise awareness of safety in the construction industry.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (April 29, 2015) – GPS Insight sponsored a team of three record-breaking enthusiasts as they attempted to break the Guinness Book of World Records for fastest time coast to coast in an electric vehicle and the least amount of non-drive time.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every day in this country, construction workers fall. One wrong step and they're tumbling down a steeply pitched roof, sliding or dropping off an unstable ladder or left hanging from a scaffold. The difference between an unexpected stumble and tragedy is simple: fall protection.

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (May 4, 2015) — Capital Safety announced the kick-off of a national, 10-day fall protection and training program, "Every Worker, Every Time," which is devoted to fulfilling the company’s mission: To bring every worker at height home safely, every workday.

PLEASANTON, CALIF. (April 27, 2015) – IronPlanet will be holding auctions across its marketplaces over three days starting Wednesday, April 29, 2015. This will be one of IronPlanet’s largest spring sales to-date, featuring approximately 2,500 items. The April auction events will offer a wide range of quality equipment from government surplus rolling stock to construction equipment and trucks to oilfield services equipment.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 21, 2014) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the April 2015 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $903 billion equipment finance sector.

CHICAGO (April 21, 2015) – Leopardo Companies Inc. has released its 2015 Construction Economics Report and Outlook, an essential guide to help business leaders, healthcare administrators and government decision makers understand the factors that impact construction costs.

This year’s report shows that different factors have opposing effects on construction costs. Low oil prices greatly reduce the cost of construction, and some material costs have come down over the past year. 

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (April 23, 2015) – The state of New York approved a contract for Toro equipment through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for use by all state agencies and other authorized users. The contract was approved by the state of New York on April 13, 2015. The new agreement provides state agencies competitive pricing for the entire portfolio of Toro products, including mowers, irrigation systems and utility vehicles.

DES PLAINES, ILL. (April 20, 2015) — The 2015 Evening of Excellence reception took place on April 17 during a three-day event for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), which also included its spring business meeting, held at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.