Doreen DiPolito of D-Mar General Contracting asserts that ongoing investments in Florida ports, roadways and airports will create new opportunities for women in construction.

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2015)—According to a proposed budget filed by Governor Rick Scott last month, the Florida Department of Transportation will receive $9.9 billion in funding this year for strategic transportation projects. Doreen DiPolito, owner and president of D-Mar General Contracting and Development in Tampa Bay, Florida, applauded the move, citing its significance in supporting and creating construction jobs throughout the state.

The event, held on Feb. 28, will be called the Hyundai Construction 200

NORCROSS, Ga. (Feb. 17, 2015)—Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc., manufacturer of earthmoving and material handling equipment, announced it will serve as the title sponsor when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race returns to the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 28. The event will be named the Hyundai Construction 200.

An increase in the nonresidential construction index from FMI both positive and negative for construction industry

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 19, 2015)—The Nonresidential Construction Index from FMI rose two points in Q1. This is normally a positive economic sign. However, construction companies are facing the challenge of having enough people to keep up with increasing backlogs, warns Phil Warner, researcher for FMI.

BirdDog recruitment and application tracking system will integrate with eCMS to assist customers to manage their application, recruiting and human resources activities

DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 17, 2015)—BirdDog announced that it has entered into a technology partnership with Computer Guidance Corporation, providing customers a tighter product integration between Computer Guidance Corporation’s eCMS Construction ERP Platform and BirdDog’s recruitment and applicant tracking solutions.

BTE will be the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech products

INDIANOLA, Iowa (Feb. 11, 2015)—Cemen Tech, a leader in the volumetric mixing industry, announced they have recently signed BTE Body as the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech volumetric mixers throughout Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.