An emphasis on energy audits in commercial buildings is driving demand for qualified professionals.

PORTLAND, ORE. –(April 7, 2014) – Across the country, states and cities are implementing policies that require commercial buildings to be benchmarked based on energy usage. Progressive cities like New York and San Francisco are now going one step further and requiring periodic energy audits. These policies are creating a new demand for energy auditors, which PECI, a nonprofit leader in the energy efficiency industry, is helping to meet with a new Energy Auditor Training program.

Find out what this company is doing to encourage health and wellness.

DALLAS (April 7, 2014) –McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a Texas builder for 35 years, was awarded the No. 3 ranking on the Dallas Business Journal's Healthiest Employers in North Texas list and the No. 1 ranking on the Houston Business Journal's Houston’s Healthiest Employers list for its Dallas and Houston offices having committed to health initiatives and providing top wellness programs. Numerical rankings for each honored company were announced this spring for the 2014 winners.

The agreement is part of a global partnership between CNH Industrial and Leica Geosystems related to the CNH Industrial construction equipment brands.

RACINE, WIS. (April 1, 2014) - CASE Construction Equipment has entered into a strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems to provide machine control technologies – both factory installed and aftermarket – throughout its line of construction equipment. The agreement also includes a commitment to shared product development, and is part of a global alliance between Leica Geosystems and CNH Industrial.

The company and CEO received the 2013 Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award.

Birmingham, Ala. (March 27, 2014) – Brasfield & Gorrie announced that the company and its chief executive officer have been honored by Waste Management for environmental sustainability. Waste Management awarded Brasfield & Gorrie and CEO Jim Gorrie its 2013 Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding diversion and recycling achievement in the construction industry.

Thomas Robinette, president and owner of Robinette Demolition Inc. was saluted by his peers at the National Demolition Association Convention.

DOYLESTOWN, PA (MARCH 27, 2014) – Thomas Robinette,Chicago-area demolition industry veteran and former president of the National Demolition Association (NDA), was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award for the influential role he has played in the evolution of the industry.