KANSAS CITY, Mo. (September 2, 2015) – The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced that major changes are in store for the annual conference and equipment show, which will be known as PWX beginning in 2016. The new PWX brand stands for “Public Works Expo,” which will replace the previous lengthy title, “International Public Works Congress & Exposition.”

The launch of PWX is part of APWA’s response to significant trends occurring in the workforce.

(August 26, 2015) - Timetric forecasts that the construction sector’s average annual growth is set to accelerate in real terms from 1.7 percent during the review period to 3.1 percent over the forecast period, increasing from $1.0 trillion in 2014 to $1.1 trillion in 2019 in real terms.

APPLETON, Wis. (August 25, 2015) — Miller Electric Mfg. Co. announced the release of its 2015 Welding Safety & Health Guide — a 76-page, full-color resource that highlights the company’s personal protective equipment (PPE) and fume management offering. Prefacing all product recommendations are industry statistics and trends, key safety terminology and other pertinent information to aide in understanding welding safety and achieving compliance.

PLEASANTON, Calif. (September 1, 2015) – IronPlanet announced key dates for its fall slate of Cat Auction Services onsite auctions, which features five major regional events across the U.S. and Canada, and that its 2016 kick-off in Orlando, Florida, has expanded to four days.