CALGARY, Alberta (May 24, 2017) – The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced it expects United States cement consumption to reach 3.5 percent annual growth during the remainder of 2017 and 2018, based on analysis of data and policies likely to impact the industry in the years ahead.

ATLANTA (May 24, 2017) – Sage announced the launch of a new integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM), takeoff, and estimating solution developed through a collaboration with Autodesk and eTakeoff. This BIM solution is a unique best-of-breed approach to automating the time-consuming, manual process estimators face when trying to produce detail cost estimates from 3D models and 2D digital plans.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (May 23, 2017) – Briggs & Stratton Corporation recently opened the doors on one of the industry’s most innovative engine testing facilities designed to help engineers create and test new features that meet consumers’ demands.

LA MIRADA, Calif. - Makita USA has expanded its capabilities with a new distribution and training center located in the City of Wilmer just outside Dallas, Texas. The new facility, the company’s fourth in the United States, increases Makita’s service capabilities to meet growing demand from users and dealers.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (May 19, 2017) – Zweig Group announced the release of the 2017 Best Firms To Work For Awards, a ranking honoring the creation of outstanding workplaces at architecture, landscape architecture, geotechnical, environmental, civil, structural and multidiscipline engineering firms.