Construction Industry News

 Fluor booked its share of the $1.8 billion contract extension, which is for an additional 14 months with two 12-month options, in the third quarter of 2019.

JLG Industries Inc. has been named the “CAT Rental Store 2018 Allied Vendor of the Year.” Details here. 

New construction starts in June advanced 9% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $832.7 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The increase followed the 10% gain reported for May, as total construction starts continued to strengthen following April’s subdued performance. Details here.

June new equipment leasing and finance business volume up 9% year-over-year, 9% month-over-month and 1% year-to-date. 

North Texas construction and real estate company makes leadership moves, naming longstanding president as CEO and promotes longtime SVP to president and COO. 

Two JCB apprentices won first place in the mechatronics division at the recent SkillsUSA national championships. Details about the competition and winners here. 

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) board of directors has issued the following statement denouncing conditions at detention centers:

Integrated campaign brings to life United Rentals’ role as a partner in improving performance on the worksite with equipment, data, safety and expertise. Details here. 

CONEXPO Latin America 2019 has announced new professional development opportunities to help attendees increase operational efficiencies and safety and grow their businesses in the changing marketplace. Details here. 

Takeuchi-U.S., global provider of compact equipment, has announced Shay Klusmeyer as regional manager, effective immediately. Details here. 

AIA’s latest Consensus Construction Forecast predicts growth. Details here. 

Poettker Construction, a second-generation family-owned construction company, has announced the opening of Poettker Southeast in Charlotte, North Carolina. Southeast market expansion will better serve education, federal, distribution, hospitality and mixed-use sectors. Details here. 

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will join businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs during Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, 2019. Details here.

Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, has announced its recognition through two national industry awards. Details here. 

Procore acquires Honest Buildings and accelerates Procore’s mission of connecting everyone in construction on a global platform. Details here. 

NCCER has announced the winners of this year’s SkillsUSA national carpentry and masonry competitions. The winners were announced on June 28 at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Details here. 

Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market was 57.9, an increase from the June 2019 index of 52.8. Details here. 

Manufacturing revitalization to create jobs, increase output, improve productivity. Details here. 

The new John Deere Program will help address service technician labor shortage across the United States. Details here. 

Construction project inquiry gains hit a 10-year low in June 2019. Details here.