Construction Industry to See More Balanced Growth in 2015 According
Dodge Data & Analytics report predicts rise in construction starts for commercial and institutional building

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 6, 2014)—Dodge Data & Analytics released its 2015 Dodge Construction Outlook, predicting that total U.S. construction starts for 2015 will rise 9 percent to $612 billion, a larger gain than the 5 percent increase to $564 billion estimated for 2014.

Mi-T-M Corporation Completes Relocation
A new three-building complex will house corporate headquarters, fabrication and production

PEOSTA, Iowa (Nov. 5, 2014)—Mi-T-M Corporation announced the completion of the construction and relocation of its corporate headquarters in Peosta, Iowa, the company's home since opening in 1971. The three-building complex, spanning nearly one million square feet, is located on the west side of the town and will also house fabrication and production.

Trimble Releases SketchUp 2015
New version enhances platform for faster, more intuitive and flexible information modeling process

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2014)—Trimble released SketchUp 2015, the latest version of their 3D modeling software for architects, engineers, design and construction professionals. This release marks Trimble's second update to the SketchUp software this year.

Concrete Industry Management Executive MBA Program Announces Enrollment for Next Cohort
Classes for next 15-month program begin in January 2015

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2014)—The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program announces there is still time to submit an application for the next cohort beginning January 2015 for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in CIM. The program, which began in August 2012, is offered through the Jennings A. Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The Jennings A.

SEAA Ironworker Apprenticeship Standards Approved by U.S. DOL
Approval allows members to create formal training to build standardization and consistency

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Nov. 3, 2014)—The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced that its Ironworker Apprenticeship program has been approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Trimble Launches Cloud-based Collaboration Platform
Trimble Connect leverages recent Gehry Technologies acquisition

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2014) — Trimble introduced Trimble Connect, a cloud-based collaboration platform based on GTeam software from recently acquired Gehry Technologies. Trimble Connect allows teams to access, analyze, manage and share project data from anywhere at any time. As a hub for Trimble Buildings' portfolio of Design-Build-Operate (DBO) technologies, Trimble Connect enables seamless interoperability for designers, builders, and owners/occupiers.

US DOL Will Extend Equal Pay Report Comment Period
Extension allows comments until Jan. 5, 2015 on proposed rule to collect summary pay data from federal contractors

WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2014)—The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a 60-day extension of the comment period for its proposed rule requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to submit an annual Equal Pay Report on employee compensation to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).