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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 1, 2014) — NoteVault, a provider of voice-to-text-based mobile reporting solutions for the commercial construction industry, announced today its integration with Autodesk Constructware, cloud-based construction project management software.
The technology enhancement expands both platforms’ ability to help ensure construction jobs run smoothly with maximum efficiency and minimal costs.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Oct. 6, 2014)—Newforma, a project information management (PIM) software company, announced it has acquired SmartUse, the Montreal developer of a touch-friendly mobile platform for construction project collaboration.
