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Construction firm transforms industry with the power of technology
NATIONAL (Feb. 23, 2015) – Technology has increased communication and collaboration among the general workforce, but the construction industry hasn’t leveraged such innovation until now. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Power Design Inc. is one of the largest full-service electrical contractors in the United States, with more than 160 active projects across the country.
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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.
Equipment leasing and finance industry confidence in February remains at three-year high
WASHINGTON (Feb. 23, 2014)—The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the February 2015 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today.