NEW YORK (October 7, 2016) – The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4.3 percent in September to 129.0 from its revised August reading of 134.8 (2000=100). 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.

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (October 10, 2016) – Arcadis has been appointed to three framework contracts by the United States Army Corps of Engineers Europe District.

The series of framework contracts cover environmental and remediation services for sites in Germany, Poland, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. The combined value of all framework contracts is approximately $30 million over 3 years.

PELLA, Iowa (October 3, 2016) — As the residents and businesses of Baton Rouge continue to recover from the floods in August, the team members at Pella Corporation and it’s Baton Rouge distributor will be donating almost $50,000 to support their efforts and help provide some relief.

FAIRFAX, Minn. (October 3, 2016) – Koehn Construction Services of Fredonia, Kansas, believes its loyalty to the suppliers with the best products breeds loyalty from their customers looking for the best buildings. When it comes to doors on the many large agricultural buildings Koehn has erected, Schweiss Doors is the only choice.

LOS ANGELES (October 4, 2016) – Innovations in chemistry make an important contribution in developing the products and materials that help create attractive, durable, modern buildings. At the same time, there is a growing focus on whether and how ingredients in building materials may affect the environment and the health of building occupants.

NATIONAL (October 4, 2016) - Tobroco-Giant USA is going operational as the North American branch for the Dutch made GIANT product line, consisting of compact wheel-loaders, mini-skidsteers, telescopic loaders and telehandlers. From Des Moines, Iowa, Tobroco-Giant USA now distributes its inventory and supports dealers with sales and training.

ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich. (October 5, 2016) – Bandit Industries has a new home on the internet. The new website features all-new content with easy-to-navigate menus. The new banditchippers.com is also optimized for mobile devices, so it can be easily viewed and navigated through smartphones and tablets.