Jim Minnich, who led an era of innovation and expansion at Minnich Manufacturing (the business his father started out of a Mansfield, Ohio, gas station in 1968) is retiring after 25 years of service. Under Jim’s ownership, Minnich Manufacturing introduced several innovative technologies, grew to more than 40 employees and moved into a larger manufacturing facility in Mansfield—all with an unwavering focus on meeting customer needs.

Aerial work platforms (AWP) play a pivotal role in construction. The lifts that are a part of the aerial work platforms are witnessing promisingly progressive growth prospects, with rising demand following a surge in infrastructural development projects worldwide.

Takeuchi-United States, compact equipment producer, has introduced Ron Holmes as warehouse operations manager, effective immediately. Based out of Takeuchi-U.S. headquarters in Pendergrass, Georgia, Mr. Holmes’s main responsibilities include: 

The Rhodes Group construction consulting firm grows from local reach to serving largest global players. 

OSHA has cited DDG Construction Services Inc., based in Charlotte, North Carolina, for failing to provide workers with fall protection at a commercial building site in Springfield, Missouri. The company faces proposed penalties of $98,693.

Unfinished “forum flats” apartment complex built with combustible framing catches fire in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Hill International, construction risk management company, has announced that it was selected by the Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) to provide project management services for the construction of the Abraj Al Tahwiliya (QIMC Tower West Bay Project). Details here.