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BEDFORD, Mass. (June 20, 2024) — Total construction starts rose 10% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.24 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonbuilding starts gained an impressive 49% during the month, driven by the start of an offshore wind project and an LNG facility, while residential starts lost 7% and nonresidential building starts were down 2%.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 24, 2024) — Go Build Alabama announced the launch of the Go Build Alabama Job Board, a platform designed to simplify the job search process for career seekers and Alabama-licensed commercial and industrial construction employers across the state. Offering a wide range of skilled trade job opportunities, from craft/field positions to administrative and sales roles, this centralized job board aims to strengthen Alabama’s workforce and economy.
By leveraging emerging technologies, contractors can position themselves to outperform competitors
LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2024) — ServiceTitan, a software platform built to power the trades, announced an exclusive partnership with Southland Industries, a commercial mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contracting firm. This new partnership will deploy ServiceTitan’s platform across Southland’s subsidiary, The Brandt Companies, followed by Southland’s service division.
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HAMPSHIRE, Ill. (June 20, 2024) — Midwest Companies, an Illinois-based sustainable waste management company, announces its newly-built construction and demolition recycling facility in Hampshire, Illinois. Midwest Companies is a parent company operating a family of sustainable waste management brands, including Midwest Material Management (MMM), a business that provides demolition, recycling and industrial waste disposal for the construction and railroad industries.
CINCINNATI (June 19, 2024) — STACK Construction Technologies, a cloud-based construction software platform, announced the promotion of Ray DeZenzo to president, assuming responsibility for product as well as continuing to lead overall business operations.
Mammoet, a global provider in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has started assembling the world’s strongest land-based crane, the SK6000, at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands.
This project marks a new era in heavy lifting technology, offering unprecedented lifting capacity and reach, and opening up new construction methodologies for large projects.