Construction Industry News

EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (March 12, 2018) – Mike Kamouyerou, co-manager of 84 Lumber’s store in Greenville, South Carolina, has exemplified the 84 Lumber way since joining the company in 2017. For this reason and more, Kamouyerou was selected as the company’s 2017 Rookie of the Year.

MILWAUKEE (March 13, 2018) – Commitment to delivering a top-quality show experience and superior customer service were key to earning “fast-growth” awards from the exhibitions industry, said the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

AEM won Fastest 50 honors for the exhibit size of CONEXPO-CON/AGG and number of exhibitors and Next 50 kudos for ICUEE-The Demo Expo’s growth in exhibiting companies. Both shows, held in 2017, attracted near-record attendance.

BOSTON (March 12, 2018) – The Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts Inc.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & MELBOURNE, Australia (March 19, 2018) — InEight announced that it will acquire QA Software. This includes QA Software’s flagship product, TeamBinder, a document management and collaboration solution for the engineering and construction industry.

MOLINE, Ill. (March 19, 2018) – The American Rental Association (ARA) and TechForce Foundation are collaborating in an effort to raise the profile of trade and technical careers necessary to support future growth in the equipment rental industry.

MANSFIELD, Ohio (March 7, 2018) — Minnich Manufacturing has announced its top dealers of 2017 according to sales performance. “Outstanding dealer partners are key to our success and the success of contractors who rely on our equipment,” said Todd Jurjevic, Minnich vice president of sales. “We’re excited to honor our top-performing dealers of 2017 for their commitment to providing top-quality equipment and the best customer support.”

PERRY, Okla. (March 8, 2018) — E-Z Drill welcomes Debra Davis as its inside sales and safety specialist. Davis, who brings several years of industry experience, is responsible for continuing the company’s mission to provide responsive and friendly customer service. She also is helping keep safety at the forefront, coordinating regular safety training sessions for E-Z Drill employees.

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (March 12, 2018) – Komatsu America Corp. announced an agreement with Wirtgen America to phase out the sale of Wirtgen products by Komatsu-owned dealers in the USA.  Komatsu America and Wirtgen America decided this phase out is in the best interest of both companies.

NEW YORK (March 6, 2018) – Dodge Data & Analytics has partnered with several large Canadian construction associations to significantly increase the volume of projects and documents reported and provide better value and coverage to its customer base.

NEWELL, W.Va. (March 13, 2018) —The Marsh Bellofram Company continues to reimagine its BelGAS operations to strategically respond to the needs of the oil and gas industry, announcing the formation of the new BelGAS CP (Control Products) business unit one month after announcing the formation of its new BelGAS FM (Flame Management) division.

RESTON, Va. (March 7, 2018) — New bipartisan legislation would help the nation’s brick, clay and tile producers avoid premature and devastating investments to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) national emission regulations.

McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (March 5, 2018) – Oshkosh Corporation, the parent company of JLG Industries Inc., was recently honored by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Q1 2018 USG Corporation + United States Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index), recently released, reveals nearly two-thirds of contractors are highly confident that demand for commercial construction will increase over the next year, however, continued concerns around labor shortages have put even greater pressure on the industry.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (Feb. 19, 2018) – Toro announces the promotion of Peter Moeller, an 18-year-veteran of company, to general manager of the Toro Sitework Systems Business. Moeller will be primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operation and strategic vision of the Sitework Systems Business.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2018) – The United States Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) green building program, with support from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, announced a new grant program designed to recognize the sustainability and green building achievements of U.S. cities pursuing LEED for Cities certification.

PELLA, Iowa – Yancey Bros. Co. and Thunder Creek Equipment have reached an agreement that will make the heavy equipment dealer an official provider of Thunder Creek’s products throughout Georgia. Yancey Bros. Co. will sell and service the full line of Thunder Creek fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and service products, including its line of Multi-Tank Trailers (MTT) and Service and Lube Trailers (SLT).

WASHINGTON – Safety and innovation were recurrent themes at the 2018 North American Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 11-14. The conference set a new attendance record with more than 1200 attendees this year. Themed “Safer, Faster, Stronger,” it served as a platform to share innovative ideas and build partnerships.

ROCKVILLE, Md. (Feb. 21, 2018) – Shapiro & Duncan announced that it has been recognized by The CEO Report during their 2018 annual awards ceremony at the Blind Whino South West Arts Club in Washington, D.C., for its continuous dedication to creatively cultivating and developing a successful culture in a collaborative fashion. The award ceremony championed companies who work harmoniously with employees to develop a positive and productive work environment.