WASHINGTON (December 12, 2013) – Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.1 percent in 2014 as economic conditions solidify and business confidence continues to recover, according to the Annual 2014 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. Equipment investment is expected to grow across most verticals, as underlying economic fundamentals continue to improve.
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 4, 2013) – FMI, a provider of management consulting and investment banking* to the engineering and construction industry, announced 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.
Current process may convince qualified architects not to bid.
WASHINGTON (December 3, 2013) – Current federal contracting laws are discouraging talented architects from competing for federal contracts, depriving government and, by inference, taxpayers of the best design expertise available, according to AN AIA testimony presented on Capitol Hill.
WEST FARGO, N.D. (December 3, 2013) — Doosan has kicked off the CONEXPO-CON/AGG VIP contest, offering customers the opportunity to win a trip to the 2014 CONEXPO/CON-AGG trade show in Las Vegas, Nev.
To enter, customers must visit http://www.doosanequipment.com/dice/VIP/Contest_Form.page before Jan. 31, 2014, and answer the question, “Why should I be chosen as the Doosan VIP?”
Totals for 10 Months Combined Show Jump in Residential Since 2012, Flat Nonresidential and Drop in Public Categories; AGC Association Officials Urge Prompt Completion of Water Resources Bill, Transportation Funding
ARLINGTON, VA. (DEC. 2, 2013) - An unusual surge in public construction in October pushed total construction spending to its highest level since May 2009 despite a dip in both private residential and nonresidential activity, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged lawmakers in Washington to make water and surface transportation investment a top federal priority.
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.