Trimble Begins Construction on Campus Expansion

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (October 5, 2017) — Trimble announced that it has begun construction on a second building in Westminster, Colorado. With the capacity to accommodate over 1,100 workers, the Westminster campus will be Trimble’s largest employment center and will continue to serve as a central business hub for several of Trimble’s core market segments including agriculture, construction and geospatial.

Dodge Momentum Index Declines in September

NEW YORK (October 6, 2017) – The Dodge Momentum Index fell in September, moving 8.4 percent lower to 116.4 from the revised August reading of 127.1. 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. Both components of the Momentum Index declined in September.

CRSI Releases Low-Rise Buildings Initiatives

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (October 5, 2017) — The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has completed a comprehensive technical publication appropriately titled, Design and Detailing of Low-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings. Along with the release of the publication, CRSI has also developed a webinar series and a university capstone course utilizing the book’s content.

General Equipment Company Launches Disaster Relief Program

OWATONNA, Minn. – In an effort to provide storm recovery assistance to those living in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, General Equipment Company has launched a program that makes it easier for businesses to replace lost or damaged equipment, while also generating funds to support local recovery efforts.

Former FMCSA Administrator Certifies Telogis ELD Solution

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (October 4, 2017) – Industry expert and former administrator from the Federal Motor Carrier Association, Annette Sandberg has verified that the Telogis Electronic Logging Device (ELD) software solution has met all federally mandated requirements. Installation of an ELD has been mandated by the FMCSA to digitally capture and log commercial drivers’ Hours of Service (HOS) before the December 18, 2017, deadline.