PORTLAND & SEATTLE (July 11, 2017) – As a part of a comprehensive strategy to transform the construction industry through improved digital process in all phases of the project lifecycle, Viewpoint announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Dexter + Chaney. The addition of Dexter + Chaney’s product suite will be a powerful component of Viewpoint’s strategy to drive further the adoption of technology in construction.
Texeira Contracting Inc. overcomes staffing challenges
ROCK HILL, S.C. (July 6, 2017) — Atlas Copco has won a 2017 Red Dot Design Award for its 8-series portable air compressors, including the XAS 110 model available in the United States. The prestigious international awards honor outstanding product design.
INDIANAPOLIS (July 6, 2017) — The Board of Certified Safety Professionals' (BCSP) new Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification had over 1,000 safety professionals sit for its beta exam between March 15 and May 12, 2017, and will be released in final form by July 31.
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INTERNATIONAL (July 7, 2017) — Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that it is divesting its wholly owned British dealership to long-term distribution partner SMT.
NATIONAL (July 9, 2017) — Fred Whyte, former president of STIHL Inc., passed away July 7, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home in Virginia Beach, Va. after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer. He was 70 years old.
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Barko Hydraulics, LLC is proud to announce Crosby Equipment Company as its new dealer for logging and land clearing equipment in Georgia.
“Crosby Equipment Company is a great addition to our dealer network,” said Alecia McKay- Jones, dealer development manager for Barko. “They have strong knowledge of the forest products industry and are well positioned to serve loggers in Georgia.”
McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (July 10, 2017) — JLG Industries Inc. announced that during the week of July 10, employees worldwide will be able to give 4 hours of their time to volunteer at charities. This is part of the access segment’s celebration of Oshkosh Corporation’s 100th anniversary.
NEW YORK (July 11, 2017) – The Dodge Momentum Index took another step forward in June, increasing 1.1 percent to 141.1 (2000=100) from its revised May reading of 139.6. 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.