CORVALLIS, ORE. (April 10, 2015) – The College of Engineering at Oregon State University is developing one of the leading facilities in the world to improve safety for construction workers and the general public. A $1 million grant announced from Knife River Corporation and MDU Construction Services Group will help support creation of this laboratory, which will be called the MDU Resources Group Construction Safety Laboratory, officials said.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 13, 2014) – Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 5 percent in 2015, according to the Q2 update to the 2015 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

WASHINGTON (April 2, 2015) — New research commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council reveals propane is greener than electricity for major commercial applications including space heating and water heating.

GARNER, Iowa (March 31, 2015)—Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the addition of Kahn Truck Equipment Company to its distributor network. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Kahn Truck Equipment serves IMT customers in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The custom mechanics and service truck provider offers more than 20 years of experience in the truck industry.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 6, 2015)—The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced that it will offer low or no-cost training and credentials to pre-registered craft professionals during its 43rd Annual National Convention and Trade Show, to be held April 23-25, 2015 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

VALHALLA, N.Y. (April 6, 2015)—To address ongoing inconsistencies in pricing, deductibles and terms and conditions offered to middle market owners and contractors, USI Insurance Service has launched a Builder’s Risk Program that provides broader coverage for all project types and sizes, and establishes stable capacity for frame and renovation projects, including catastrophic perils.