New training helps employers identify key areas of responsibility in crane and rigging operations

ATLANTA, Ga. (Feb. 11, 2015)—Crane Industry Services recently announced a new course focusing on employer responsibility in crane and rigging operations.

The concept of employer responsibility is stated strongly in OSHA and ASME standards and is open-ended enough, that employers and supervisors may be held accountable for decisions made and directions given. A new course called Crane Safety for Site Management focuses on the following key areas.

Report states European countries dominate top 10 highest-cost construction markets; construction in U.S. now more expensive than Japan

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (Feb. 3, 2015)—Switzerland is now the most expensive country in the world for construction, while Japan and Singapore have seen significant relative cost reductions over the last year, according to the 2014 International Construction Costs Report recently released by Arcadis.

Senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee issued a statement on the president's budget proposal

WASHINGTON (Feb. 3, 2015)—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recently issued the following statement on the President’s budget proposal.

Petebilt Motors recently awarded several of its dealerships top company honors

DENTON, Texas (Feb. 12, 2015)—Peterbilt Motors Company recently honored several of its dealerships with awards for the year. G.L. Sayre Peterbilt of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, was named the Medium Duty Truck Dealer of the Year during its annual dealer meeting. Allstate Peterbilt – with 19 locations throughout four states – was named the 2014 TRP Dealer of the Year by Peterbilt and Paccar Parts.

American Concrete Institute announces launch of ACI University and new certificate program

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (Feb.