After 2 consecutive years of solid growth, equipment and software investment growth is likely to slow in 2019 to 3.9% (down from 4.5% in the Q2 update of the Economic Outlook published in April), according to the Q3 update to the 2019 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook. Highlights from the report include:
Four companies have joined Steel Erectors Association of America’s (SEAA) network of craft-training providers, offering SEAA/National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) training and assessments. Details here.
CRAFTSMAN fans can now enter for a chance to win a dream garage makeover in the CRAFTSMAN VERSASYSTEM Garage Makeover Sweepstakes. One winner will become the proud new owner of a full range of storage solutions, . Details here.
Brokk, manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, has launched a new website. Read more here.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has issued the following statement regarding the death of architect Philip Freelon, FAIA:
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced a call for proposals to solicit feedback and concepts for the next version of LEED for better measurement and defining of green building and to provide a roadmap for developing sustainable buildings.