Recent innovations in oil filter technologies increase fleet efficiency and return on investment.
Causes, expectations and remedies for imperfection in building design and construction described in new report
NEW YORK (Sept. 24, 2014)—While the construction industry is often associated with cost and schedule problems, little data has been compiled about typical levels of uncertainty, reasons and remedies McGraw Hill Construction today released its new SmartMarket Report, Managing Uncertainty and Expectations in Building Design and Construction, that addresses this issue by identifying:
WD40.com provides user-friendly experience through interactive solution explorer, photo and video upload tool and social media sharing functionality
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 12, 2014)—WD-40 Company has launched a new, mobile-responsive website to showcase products that display the iconic blue and yellow shield. A key element of the new WD40.com is the custom Solution Explorer, an interactive search tool by use category and product function that helps users find the right WD-40 brand product for their need, whether that be at home, at work or at play.
South Australia health care provider selects Aconex to manage design and build of upcoming aged care facilities
ADELAIDE, Australia (Sept. 24, 2014)—Aconex, a provider of cloud solutions to manage construction and engineering projects, has been chosen by Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc., a health care provider in South Australia, to support the design, building and handover of two major projects. These projects—aged care facilities which will be owned and operated by Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc.—are planned for the Mount Barker and Myrtle Bank areas of South Australia.
Donaldson Company, Inc., announces the opening of fourth distribution center in Latin America
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Sept. 22, 2014)—Donaldson Company, Inc., announced the opening of the company's fourth distribution center in Latin America. Located in Lima, Peru, the new distribution center will support growing customer segments within the mining, transportation and construction industries.
New power-packed technologies offer contractors greater versatility.
With proper training and certification, this transition can improve productivity on the jobsite.
Growth also brings addition of new staff and debut of national Partner Program
ROCKFORD, Mich.—Mobile estimating software provider JobFLEX announced its first expansion with the opening of its new headquarters in Rockford, Mich. The new space will accommodate additional staff and house JobFLEX's new national Partner Program, which seeks to provide additional sales and support resources for the company's national customer base.
OEMs join AEM and AEMP to standardize telematics feeds.
Association seeks steel erection projects that demonstrate complexity or overcome difficulty
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.(Sept. 22, 2014)—The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) is seeking nominations for Project of the Year. The award focuses on steel erection projects that demonstrate complexity or unusual conditions, or conquered issues and barriers requiring special management team action or performance.
The competition is open Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2014. Nominations must be postmarked by Feb. 6, 2015.