RALEIGH, N.C. (December 2, 2013) – FMI, a provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces the release of the 2013 Fourth Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. The NRCI shows a 2.9 point drop in the fourth quarter to 57.4. However, the score is still ahead of fourth quarter 2012 by 1.9 points.
Lean Construction Institute Demonstrates Exceptional Commitment to Sustainability and Construction Innovation
WASHINGTON (Nov. 25, 2013) -- Turner Construction Company and the National Building Museum are pleased to announce the selection of the Lean Construction Institute as the recipient of the 2013 Turner Prize. The Prize, established in honor of the company's founder, Henry C. Turner, recognizes significant achievement, innovation, and exemplary leadership.
WORCESTER, PENN. - (November 26, 2013) - American Infrastructure,a heavy construction company and materials supplier, announced that its Allan A. Myers division received the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter's Award of Excellence for its Pennsylvania Turnpike new electronic interchange project at Exit 320 in Great Valley, Pa. Phil Scala, superintendent at Allan A.
Mobile phone-based voice safety services can expand your inspector base and increase jobsite safety.
October new business was unchanged year-over-year, down 1 percent month-to-month, up 5 percent year-to-date.
WASHINGTON (November 25, 2013) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for October was $7.6 billion, unchanged from new business volume in October 2012.
(November 22, 2013) - Construction employment increased in 39 states during the past 12 months, the most widespread gains since April 2012, according to an analysis today by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said action on needed infrastructure investments for water and transportation projects would help support continued employment growth for the industry.
More than 100 projects across the globe already use the new LEED system.
PHILADELPHIA (November 20, 2013) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that LEED v4, the newest version of the LEED green building program, launched at the annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia on Nov. 20. LEED has been a benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings since 1998.
WASHINGTON (November 20, 2013) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available $2 million in funding for rebates to help public and private construction equipment owners replace or retrofit older diesel construction engines. The rebates will reduce harmful pollution and improve air quality in local areas.
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