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.

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.

Industry associations voice concerns over flawed rule to EPA and Army Corps of Engineers

WASHINGTON (Nov. 13, 2014)—Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) joined 375 industry trade associations and chambers from 50 states to voice strong concerns with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' flawed proposed rule to dramatically expand the scope of federal authority over water and land uses across the country. The association called for the proposal to be withdrawn on both legal and business grounds.