NEW YORK (July 11, 2017) – The Dodge Momentum Index took another step forward in June, increasing 1.1 percent to 141.1 (2000=100) from its revised May reading of 139.6. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (June 30, 2017) — Zweig Group recently facilitated WGI’s acquisition of Carl Walker Inc., a deal that gives the buyer a 12th business line, nearly 400 associates, and an important footprint in five new states: Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina and Texas.
IRVINE, Calif. (June 20, 2017) — MMFX Steel Corporation announces that it has partnered with a business development representative in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean: José Santiago Aponte will work with MMFX to sell and develop projects in the region. Aponte brings nearly 20 years of experience in construction management for water, wastewater and road infrastructure projects; he also has pharmaceutical plant project experience.
ARLINGTON, Va. (June 28, 2017) — The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its June 22 final rule for Risk Evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
MILWAUKEE (June 28, 2017) – ICUEE, The Demo Expo is again teaming with the Call of Duty Endowment for an industry-giveback benefit auction at ICUEE 2017. All proceeds will go to the Endowment, which notes that every $619 raised helps a veteran obtain a good job.
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. & ST. PAUL, Minn. (June 27, 2017) — Access: Supports for Living and 3M Personal Safety Division have expanded their partnership to begin production of the full line of 3M PELTOR earmuffs for the military, law enforcement and commercial segments. Access employs severely disabled individuals, including disabled military personnel and veterans, to help with the assembly and packaging of hearing protection products.
SUGAR LAND, Texas (June 27, 2017) — For the third consecutive year, construction software developer, HCSS, will host a scholarship program for college students in construction-related fields. This year’s application process kicks off August 1, and eligible students can visit www.constructioninternawards.com to register.
RACINE, Wis. (June 27, 2017)—CASE Construction Equipment dealer Southeastern Equipment Co.
MCCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (June 27, 2017) — JLG Industries Inc.
NATIONAL (June 27, 2017)—A crane operator from Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental maneuvered the Link-Belt crane into place. The weight of the plane was transferred from its display pedestal to the crane’s extended boom. The pedestal’s bolts were released one by one. With the last, the aircraft lurched free, and was briefly airborne once again.
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Birmingham, AL (June 29, 2017)—Construction Business Owner, the leading business management magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Procore.
The live, online event, "The Future of Project Management," will take place August 10, 2017, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is free at constructionbusinessowner.com/webinars.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (June 29, 2017) – In consultation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milwaukee Tool is voluntarily expanding the warnings and instructions of its M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack (model no.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 26, 2017) – TP Mechanical, a mechanical contractor based in Cincinnati, Ohio, won three safety awards at the 2017 Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Ohio safety luncheon on June 16. The awards earned by TP Mechanical include:
MILWAUKEE (June 26, 2017) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has updated its Digger Derrick Safety Manual with new and expanded content on safe equipment operation, start-up and shutdown and maintenance precautions.
ST. PAUL, Minn.(June 23, 2017) — 3M Personal Safety Division, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Ironworkers (Iron Workers International) and the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) have announced a partnership agreement to provide members, facilities and IMPACT signatory contractors access to 3M training Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and special services.
DENVER (June 22, 2017) – The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is proud to announce the 2017 recipients of the organization's most prestigious awards. The recipients, Rich Baldwin, CSP; Brad Giles, CSP, STSC, P.E., Grad IOSH; Ann-Marie Grusch, CHST; and James Lange, CSP, ASP, OHST, STSC received their awards during a luncheon ceremony at ASSE's Safety 2017 held in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
SEATTLE, Wash. & BOISE, Idaho (June 21, 2017) – Parkstone Properties and Guerdon Modular Buildings are set to begin the vertical construction process of the newest CubixTM micro-apartment project, Cubix – North Park, in North Seattle. The craning in of modules for the four-story building will begin in July and is an important milestone in the strategy of bringing affordable housing online rapidly.
NEW YORK (June 21, 2017) – At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $651.2 billion, new construction starts in May increased a slight 1 percent from April, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Public works construction bounced back 30 percent from its subdued April amount, helped by the May start of four large pipeline projects totaling a combined $3.0 billion. This enabled the nonbuilding construction sector (which also includes electric utilities and gas plan
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (June 20, 2017) – Supporting the communities DENSO serves and providing resources for the next generation of technical workers to succeed are core to DENSO’s success.
LA MIRADA, Calif. - Makita U.S.A. Inc. has relaunched its feature-rich website with an option to view content in Spanish. The new feature, which can be activated with a single mouse click, shows a range of makitatools.com content in Spanish including product data, service options, warranty information, promotions, select videos and more.