NAPLES, Fla. (May 16, 2017) – EHC Inc. is proud to announce beginning site development of the new academic building in honor of Mother Teresa of Calcutta at Ave Maria University. Manhattan Construction Group awarded EHC with the site development contract for the academic building that will house the University’s nursing program and provide venues for the performing arts.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 15, 2017) – The American Public Works Association (APWA) announces the public works fleet professional who recently received the Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) credential for the first quarter of 2017. The CPFP credential is for the seasoned, government public fleet manager, and for those professionals who supervise, manage, oversee or administer fleet services within or for a public fleet entity.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 15, 2017) - The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces the winners of its annual Project of the Year for steel erection contracts topped out in 2016. Five companies in four contract level categories were honored at the 2017 Annual Convention and Awards Gala in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, last month. Entries are judged by an independent panel of experts representing a broad knowledge of structural design.
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (May 12, 2017) – In early April of this year, Ben Myhre, a welding trainer for Felling’s weld training center and Kyle Wald, the vice president of engineering for Felling Trailers Inc., obtained their Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certifications through the American Welding Society. Myhre will utilize his CWI certification to provide a higher level of training for his welding students he teaches at Felling's weld training center.
BOCA RATON, Fla. (May 11, 2017) – Kaufman Lynn Construction was recently honored with an Excellence in Construction award by the Associated Builders and Contractors Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (ABC). Kaufman Lynn Construction’s entry, Moorings Park at Grey Oaks in Naples, Florida, was recognized with an “Eagle Award” (the highest recognition) in the residential category.
INTERNATIONAL - Autodesk recently announced the categories for the 2017 AEC Excellence Awards competition: building, infrastructure, construction and sustainability. This year’s competition will showcase projects embracingthe future of making things for AEC and civil infrastructure through the use of innovative and connected building information modeling (BIM) technologies.
NEW YORK (May 10, 2017) – Dodge Data & Analytics has launched PipeLine for Microsoft Dynamics, a new software application that integrates construction project information directly into Microsoft Dynamics, a popular customer relationship management (CRM) system.
NEW ORLEANS, La. (May 9, 2017) (Newswire.com) - zlien recently announced the release of a new tool giving construction professionals the power to calculate lien and notice deadlines on projects nationwide. The Lien Deadline Calculator is the company’s latest free offering, adding to the thousands of complimentary guides, forms and articles available from the company.
BELOIT, Wis. (May 8, 2017) – Building products distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc. opened a second location in Colorado Springs to provide area contractors with easier access to the roofing, gutter, windows and other select exterior building products they need to grow their businesses.
WENDELL, N.C. (May 8, 2017)—KIOTI Tractor is excited to launch their First Responders ‘Shout Out’ social media promotion and video contest.
PLEASANTON, Calif. (May 8, 2017) – IronPlanet announced APSV as its first European customer on the new Marketplace Direct platform. Marketplace Direct features advanced, self-listing functionality for larger-scale equipment sellers.
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Birmingham, Ala. (May 12, 2017)—Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Dexter + Chaney.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (May 5, 2017) — The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has released a new standard, Standard Practice for Stainless Steel Reinforcing Bar Fabrication Facilities (ANSI/CRSI–IPG4.1). This document defines the quality processes for fabrication of stainless steel reinforcing bars.
NEW YORK (May 5, 2017) – The Dodge Momentum Index fell 5.1 percent in April to 133.8 (2000=100) from its revised March reading of 140.9. 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.
BELOIT, Wis. (May 4, 2017) – ABC Supply Co. Inc. is proud to announce that it has again received the Gallup Great Workplace Award, making the company an 11-time winner of this prestigious honor.
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WEST BEND, Wis (May 4, 2017) – Manitou Americas is pleased to announce a 2-year / 2,000 hour XPRT Total Coverage Plan (Full Machine) included with the purchase of any new GEHL skid loader or track loader retailed between April 1 and June 30 for North America.
MILWAUKEE (May 3, 2017) - The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has honored Megan Tanel, senior vice president exhibitions and events of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), with its 2017 IAEE Woman of Achievement Award.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 1, 2017) – The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced the 2017 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. APWA’s Top Ten Public Works Leaders are recognized for the career service achievements of public works professionals. This year marks the 57th anniversary of the Top Ten Leaders Awards, which is one of the most coveted and prestigious awards presented by the APWA association.
WASHINGTON (April 27, 2017) – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced, at A’17 Conference on Architecture ,the release of the 2017 edition of the A201 family of documents. This release includes updated versions of the AIA’s flagship documents, developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. Working with architects, contractors, subcontractors and owners, the AIA Documents Committee updates this core set of documents every 10 years.
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 2, 2017) – Todd Skokan, president and chief executive officer at BirdDogHR, has been presented the first-ever Joe Rosenfield Award by Next Level Ventures. The award was presented at the Next Level Ventures Annual Meeting on April 27 at the Des Moines Embassy Club, Des Moines, Iowa.