Construction Industry News

JLG Industries, Inc., manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, officially kicked off its year-long 50th anniversary celebration earlier today, marking a half-century since its founder spearheaded the access industry with the introduction of the world’s first boom lift, commonly referred to as JLG 1. 

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4.9% in December to 151.9 from the revised November reading of 159.7.  Read the details of the drop here. 

Command Alkon has announced the addition of Doug Moore as vice president (VP) of cloud platform. Read the details here. 

Soprema will award up to four grants of $5,000 to students for the 2019–2020 academic year. Read the criteria and details here. 

American Rental Association (ARA) has released a new industry-wide strategic plan that will drive program initiatives over the next three years.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Delta College recognized for innovative and advanced leadership practices in climate change mitigation and resilience. 

World of Asphalt 2019 is joining forces with the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI) to host hundreds of FFA students during a special #Ag2Asphalt Day Feb. 14, which has been designed to connect students with exhibitors and learn about rewarding career opportunities in the asphalt industry.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 14, 2019)—Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Newforma.  

The live, online event, "Top 3 Tech Challenges to Watch in 2019,” will take place Feb. 28, 2019, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is free at constructionbusinessowner.com/webinars.

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA collection of compliance assistance resources to address falls in the workplace, the leading cause of worker fatality in the construction industry—details here. 

2019 TRB Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., will feature over 350 meetings in 3 days of exhibits, showcasing transportation-related products and services and educational sessions and workshops.

In JLG's “Crews Across America” sweepstakes, Two crews will be selected monthly through September, for a total of 18 winners. For the details and winnings, read here. 

Education Program for Schools & Unions to Narrow Technology Skills Gap in Construction Industry Launched by PlanGrid. 

Largest Ever World of Asphalt: What It Means for You. 

The Tree of Life synagogue shooting survivors recieved tribute from 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. 

BrandSafway has acquired Lyndon Scaffolding, along with Taylor’s Hoists. Read the details of the acquisition and its offerings here. 

The International Code Council extended the deadline for proposed changes to the 2019 Group B International Codes (I-Codes). Read the details here. 

Deltek, with AIA, will expand the reach of Avitru and its solutions for architecture, engineering, construction and owners (AECO) and building product manufacturers, to provide more resources, capabilities and expertise to the AECO industry.

Kadant Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Syntron Material Handling Group LLC and its affiliate Syntron for approximately $179 million. 

This CASE Grant provides $25,000 in free equipment use to one winning community to repair and/or build local infrastructure or other critical systems. 
 

Command Alkon to host annual Wingter TRAININGDAYS classes in Boston on Feb. 5-8, 2019. Details here.