Orange Beach, Alabama (June 25, 2018)—Columbia Southern University (CSU), a pioneer in online safety education, recently awarded its annual Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award. To find out the winner and what the award is given for, click here.
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SOMERSET, Penn. (June 19, 2018) — J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers announced the appointment of Nathan Weaver as distribution sales manager. In this capacity, Weaver will be responsible for supporting and developing J&J’s municipal customer base and brand awareness, increasing sales and developing new accounts.
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance announced it has launched a YouTube channel in support of commercial roofing contractors, demonstrating in-field techniques to help roofing projects run more productively. To learn more about it and to view some helpful videos, click here.
EquipmentWatch, leader in data, software and insights for the heavy equipment industry, announced a new tool aimed at helping contractors better manage their internal fleet of equipment. The new Rate Group Report calculates size-class internal charge rates based on actual fleet assets, giving equipment managers better data for cost control and estimation. Read here to see how it works.
Felling Trailers will be moving into the sixth year of hosting its annual Trailer for a Cause online auction of an FT-3 utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Felling Trailers’s goal is to bring awareness to various non-profits that are making a difference by donating 100 percent of the winning bid from the auction to a different non-profit each year. In past years, the Trailer for a Cause auctions have raised over $14,000. Read more here.
The 2018-2019 Vertical Market Series—Construction, released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation provides an outlook on the United States construction market sector confidence, anticipated spending, and key developments and trends over the next one to two years. It is the first release of the foundation’s new forward-looking vertical market series designed to help readers recognize and understand key trends that may affect their businesses. Read on to see what the study revealed for the construction industry this year.
Task Tools is celebrating 50 successful years of selling hand tools, power tool accessories, abrasives and worksite accessories throughout North America as a family-owned and operated business. To celebrate, they're giving away free tools. Click here for details.
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has recognized John "Jack" Metcalfe with its William Davis Service Award. The award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a life-long commitment to service in the steel construction industry. It is the association’s highest honor, presented in memory of William Davis, who held board and committee positions for nearly 20 years through the 1980s and 1990s. Recipients of the award exemplify qualities of volunteerism and generosity. To find out what made him worthy of the award, cllick here.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (May 30, 2018) – GPS Insight announced an investment from Bregal Sagemount aimed at supporting the company’s continued growth.
SAN DIEGO (May 17, 2018) – WD-40 Company is recruiting members in the automotive, construction, farming, maintenance, repair and operations fields to provide input on new WD-40 Brand products and uses, and to learn how to further help users get the job done right.
This initiative is part of a remastered PRO Board program, which serves as a way for WD-40 Company to hear unbiased feedback from trade professionals.
NEW YORK (May 22, 2018) – With an increased demand for large-scale production facility and infrastructure projects worldwide, the transport of high-value, critical equipment to these project sites has become more intricate and complex. To meet this growing need, Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) announced today an expanded Project Cargo offering formed by a direct partnership with its Engineering division.
DENVER – A new survey of 500 executives and managers in construction and engineering found that nearly half still use manual collection processes to capture critical data on jobsites. These manual processes increase the time needed to make decisions, hurt work quality and leave firms facing unnecessary costs.
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed in a memorandum that it will begin enforcing certain requirements of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general industry, construction and shipyards on May 11, 2018.
SAN DIEGO – TSA Construction recently welcomed two project managers and two superintendents to its team. The expansion is a result of not only the company’s growth, but also industry growth as a whole.
According to the California Labor Department, California added 74,000 construction jobs in the last year, reaching a total of 856,100 jobs—up 9.8 percent from February 2017.
MONTREAL, Q.C. (May 10, 2018) — CM Labs announced that McGill University Associate Professor Dr Jozsef Kövecses has been awarded the 2018 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Synergy Award for Innovation for work enabling hyper-realistic simulation of the physical world performed in collaboration with CM Labs.
Pype recently announced its two newest integrations. AutoSpecs now integrates with Sage Construction Project Center and StratusVue's PlansandSpecs. Users can now utilize AutoSpecs and directly import their completed submittal, log which will provide users with more tools to get a project started off right. Click here to find out what software options the three now offer together.
3Dazer (owned by Laurel At Sunset Inc.) has just launched a one-of-a-kind laser distance measuring solution that attaches to your smartphone and syncs with a project management app (available in the App Store and Google Play). The laser and app are available on iPhone and Android Smartphones and iPads. Read here to find out more.
Trimble and Kobelco announced the introduction of a Trimble Ready option for select Tier 4 Final Kobelco excavator models. Select excavators that ship from the Kobelco factory are now ready for the installation of the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform for excavators, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor. To learn more or to shop, click here.
Estwing Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of striking tools, is introducing a full line of nail sets, files, chisels, screwdrivers, saws, drill bits, measuring devices and soft-sided tools storage solutions. Estwing will be partnering with JS Products, a high-quality manufacturer of premium tools and equipment. As a global licensing partner, JS Products will design, develop and manufacture an all-encompassing tool solution that expands the Estwing brand into neighboring categories of their core striking tool business. Check out the tools they're offering here.
JCB is bringing production of the popular 505-20TC Loadall compact telescopic handler to its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility near Savannah, Georgia. Installation of the new production line has begun, with full-rate production planned for September. To find out more about areas of possible employment, click here.