NRCI for fourth quarter 2014 shows marked increase over 2013
RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2014) – FMI, provider of management consulting and investment banking* to the engineering and construction industry, announced the release of the 2014 Fourth Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. The NRCI shows a slight increase from 62.5 in the third quarter to 62.8 in the fourth quarter of 2014. This is nearly 5.5 points ahead of fourth quarter 2013. An NRCI greater than 50 indicates improvement or expansion.
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (Nov. 17, 2014)—Komatsu America introduces the PC210LCi-10 intelligent Machine Control excavator to the North American market. Built upon the foundation of the standard Komatsu PC210LC-10 excavator, the PC210LCi-10 goes beyond simple guidance to semiautomatically limit overexcavation and trace a target surface. From rough digging to finish grading, the PC210LCi-10 excavator offers improved efficiency and accuracy over traditional methods.
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2014 third-quarter backlog up 6.9 percent from the same period in 2013
WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2014)—Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) reached a new all-time high during the third quarter of 2014 at 8.8 months, eclipsing the previous all-time high of 8.5 months in the second quarter of 2014.
Lawrence Armstrong's paintings and sculptures part of exhibits in Madrid, Toronto and Miami
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2014)—Ware Malcomb announced that CEO Lawrence R. Armstrong, an accomplished artist, has completed a number of international art exhibitions in Madrid, Toronto and Miami. His recent showings include: Iocandina Synchronies in Madrid from Oct. 2-15, Art Tour International in Toronto from Sept. 11-27, and Art Tour International in Miami from Sept. 5-12.
2015 brings new timelines for work-related fatalities, hospitalizations and more
WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2014)—Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, there will be a change to what covered employers are required to report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Mobile application aims to enhance efficiency for E-Series articulated dump truck users
MOLINE, Ill. (Nov. 14, 2014)—John Deere Construction announces the GoHaul mobile application for E-Series articulated dump truck (ADT) customers. The free app, available for iPhone and Android devices, serves as a quick reference guide.