WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2024) — Residential builders can apply now for the 2024 Propane Construction Research Program. Supported by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), the program amplifies efforts to install propane appliances in new homes and remodels to reduce carbon emissions in the U.S.

CINCINNATI (Feb. 20, 2024) — Stack Construction Technologies, a cloud-based construction platform, announced a partnership with Nearmap, one of the world's largest location intelligence and aerial imagery solutions providers, to improve efficiency, reduce risks and increase bid output for subcontractors. The new integration delivers benefits by leveraging high-resolution aerial images to improve estimate accuracy and eliminate the need for on-site visits.

MOLINE, Ill. (Feb. 15, 2024) — John Deere announced a strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, to help accelerate the digital transformation of the heavy construction industry. The partnership between John Deere and Leica Geosystems will leverage the strengths of both companies to bring new technologies and services to construction professionals worldwide.

DALLAS (Feb. 13, 2024) — Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center have selected HKS and Perkins&Will as the integrated design team to collaborate on a new pediatric campus in Dallas to meet the demands of the growing North Texas population.

TUCKER, Ga. (Feb. 12, 2024) — Steelmart Inc., a steel supplier and processor, announced the grand opening of its new Steel Supercenter in Tucker, Georgia. The 50,000-square-foot facility, located on Steelmart’s 11-acre property, houses a comprehensive inventory of high-quality, in-stock steel products for businesses throughout the Southeast U.S.

BEDFORD, Mass. (Feb. 7, 2024) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network (DCN), rose 0.1% in January to 184.1 (2000=100) from the revised December reading of 183.9. Over the month, commercial planning fell 1.0% and institutional planning improved 2.1%.