How developing a comprehensive management structure strengthened and advanced the Pentagon Renovation Program
Tire maker stays in California, signing 10-year lease for 57,000-square-foot building in Santa Ana
FULLERTON, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2014)—Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Fullerton, California to nearby Santa Ana to accommodate business growth. The move is expected to take place in November.
A step-by-step guide offers insight into developing an effective risk management system
DALLAS, Texas (Oct. 9, 2014)—International Risk Management Institute Inc. (IRMI), has released the "Quality Risk Management Fieldbook," a practical and proactive approach to lower the costs of risk and protect an organization's assets.
Defining the "black list" trade contractors and why black means gray
Economic and policy expert Anirban Basu presents "Back to the Future, Part II"
BILOXI, Miss. (Oct. 8, 2014)—HORNE LLP will host the 2014 HORNE Annual Construction Forum on December 12, 2014, in Biloxi, Mississippi. The forum will feature economic and policy expert Anirban Basu, chief economist and CEO of Sage Policy Group Inc., presenting “Back to the Future, Part II.”
For 40th anniversary, Location Blais paints boom lift pink to support community
MCCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2014)—Location Blais, a JLG dealer in Quebec, Canada, used its 40th anniversary as the impetus to paint a JLG 450AJ articulating boom lift pink. But the unusual move was not taken to draw attention to the business milestone. Rather, the pink lift is intended to raise breast cancer awareness.
ABC of Alabama recognizes Brasfield & Gorrie projects for excellence in construction
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 3, 2014) — Brasfield & Gorrie today announced that the company and its chief executive officer have been honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama.
During an awards ceremony on Oct. 2, 2014, Brasfield & Gorrie CEO Jim Gorrie received the organization’s highest individual honor, the Cornerstone Award.
Highest percentage of construction executives reporting increased year-over-year activity since 2011
MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 1, 2014)—Activity in the construction industry continues its multiyear improvement trend with a notable change in 2014 compared to 2013, according to the latest Construction Executive Survey from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company.
Online auction of metallic purple trailer benefits pancreatic cancer prevention and support
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (Oct. 6, 2014)—Felling Trailers’ online auction of one of its most popular trailers to bring awareness and support of pancreatic cancer research raised $3,400. Felling Trailers manufactured and painted a FT-3 drop deck utility trailer metallic purple and auctioned it on eBay for 10 days during the month of September. Tredit Tire generously donated the wheels and Midwest Industrial Coatings, Inc. donated the custom metallic purple paint for this trailer and cause.
An education-packed event in Schaumberg, Illinois focuses on fleet efficiency
TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept.15, 2014)—The seventh annual Green Fleet Conference & Expo is a two-day event geared toward business owners and fleet professionals looking to increase operational and vehicle efficiency. At the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois, the conference runs from Oct. 29-30 with additional preconference events on Tuesday, Oct. 28.