Construction Industry News

Hudson Yards in New York City officially opened to the public March 15. To celebrate this milestone, EarthCam premiered its new 4K construction time-lapse movie. Watch it here. 

Generac Holdings Inc., designer and manufacturer of a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial power products, has acquired Neurio Technology Inc. Details here. 

JLG receives digital development award from IPAF and access internationalfor its BIM library. Details here. 

Meritor is providing aftermarket parts training events in Sacramento, California, in April. Find out the details and how to register here. 

Want to win a Minnich Stinger concrete vibrator? Are you a contractor over 18? Read here for the details. 

According to the Architecture Billings Index from AIA, architecture firm billings were moderate in February following  a robust new year. Details here. 

Felling Trailers Inc., industrial trailer manufacturer, was recently awarded a national cooperative contract for heavy-equipment trailers through Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance). Details here. 
 

The Dodge Data and Analytics Momentum Index lost 4.4 percent in February, falling to 146.9 (2000=100) from the revised January reading of 153.6. Read why here. 

Pioneer of the access industry, who founded JLG Industries 50 years ago is honored with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Details here. 

Hino Trucks has announced the expansion of its Certified Ultimate Dealer network with the addition of eight dealers that earned their spot to be called one of the best. With the addition of these new dealerships, Hino’s Certified Ultimate Dealer network now includes more than 25 dealerships operating nationwide. Details here. 

What does disaster-resistant housing look like? It may look just like the house next door, but behind the facade the building science is far superior. While the details vary, depending on the most likely hazards, the principal is the same: engineer the structure to stand firm as water and wind pass by. Green Builder’s strategic defense guide for building and preparing new and existing properties to withstand nature's fury explains the building science and materials behind buildings that survive. For more details, read on. 

National Building Museum and Turner Construction Company to present Prize and $25,000 honorarium to CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training, at Turner Innovation Summit. Details here. 

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is granting Honorary AIA Membership to three people for their exemplary service to the architecture profession. Details here. 

Armstrong World Industries Inc.has completed its acquisition of Architectural Components Group Inc. , designer and manufacturer of custom wood ceilings and walls. Find the acquisition details here. 

Hill International has been awarded a contract to provide project management services for the Madinet Nasr for Housing & Development company’s mega mixed-use projects: Taj City and Sarai in Egypt. Details here. 

Just in time for International Women's Day, Felling Trailers Inc.has announced their national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Center – Midwest. Details here. 

CRC will provide product training materials and workshops to UTI students and instructors as part of its with Universal Technical Institute. Details here. 

Joseph Patton joins COMANSA’s branch in North America as sales manager of tower and luffing-jib cranes. Details here. 

The United States Green Building Council's Green Schools Conference & Expo keynote speaker has been announced. Details here.