Kahn Truck Equipment offers IMT sales, service out of new St. Louis facility

GARNER, Iowa (March 31, 2015)—Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the addition of Kahn Truck Equipment Company to its distributor network. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Kahn Truck Equipment serves IMT customers in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The custom mechanics and service truck provider offers more than 20 years of experience in the truck industry.

Technical courses deliver added value for ironworkers, signalpersons, boom lift operators during 2015 convention

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 6, 2015)—The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced that it will offer low or no-cost training and credentials to pre-registered craft professionals during its 43rd Annual National Convention and Trade Show, to be held April 23-25, 2015 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Solution saves money and provides coverage for all project types and sizes

VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 6, 2015)—To address ongoing inconsistencies in pricing, deductibles and terms and conditions offered to middle market owners and contractors, USI Insurance Service has launched a Builder’s Risk Program that provides broader coverage for all project types and sizes, and establishes stable capacity for frame and renovation projects, including catastrophic perils.

Software used in competition to help students learn construction management

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (April 1, 2015)—B2W Software announced that Utah Valley University (UVU) has leveraged the company’s construction project estimating software B2W Estimate through its B2W Educate Program in order to achieve Top Five placement within the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regions 6 and 7 student competition.

UVU is the largest public university in the state, offering 34,000 students degrees across 100 subjects, including construction management.

Construction equipment, trucks, government surplus and oilfield services equipment sold last week in auctions

PLEASANTON, Calif. and EAGAN, Minn. (March 31, 2015)—IronPlanet sold $46.7 million in equipment at auctions held across its marketplaces March 25th – 27th. In addition to auctions held on IronPlanet’s online marketplaces, onsite events included a joint unreserved public auction with Cat Auction Services in Des Moines, Iowa, and a 2-day auction by Kruse Energy & Equipment Auctioneers held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Awards presented at 2015 APWA North American Snow Conference in Grand Rapids

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 25, 2015)—Three city public works agencies have been selected to receive the American Public Works Association (APWA) 2015 national Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Awards. Established to promote excellence in the management and administration of public works snow and ice operations, the Excellence in Snow and Ice Control award promotes the best practices in snow and ice removal while minimizing environmental impacts.