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    Construction Business Owner Magazine Hires Associate Editor

    Cahaba Media Group is proud to announce the addition of Robert Ring to the editorial team of Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors. He will serve as the magazine’s associate editor. “Robert is an intelligent, experienced writer and editor,” says Michelle Segrest, VP of Editorial for Cahaba Media Group. “He is already developing key relationships in the construction industry and is making a substantial impact on the high quality of content of Construction Business Owner.” Ring has an English degree from Auburn University and earned an MBA from UAB. “With a strong business background, he brings an understanding of management principles that complement the magazine’s editorial focus,” says Jeana Durst, editor of Construction Business Owner. Ring also has experience in web development...

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    Nine Governor Proclamations Signed in Recognition of SteelDay September 28

    Nine governors officially recognize the steel industry’s contribution to American infrastructure.   CHICAGO, Ill. (September 27, 2012) – The governors of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island and West Virginia have designated Friday, September 28, 2012, as SteelDay in recognition of the structural steel industry’s contribution to America’s infrastructure, economy and employment. This year’s fourth annual SteelDay, hosted by AISC, its members and partners, is expected to be celebrated at about 170 event locations all over the country and features free educational and networking opportunities for the design and construction community and the public. SteelDay proclamations were signed by: •    Governor Janice K. Brewer of Arizona•    Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado•    Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter of Idaho•    Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois•   ...

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    Second Annual Cintas and Carhartt Cold Crew Contest Announced

    Cintas launches second annual online contest honoring North America’s toughest cold weather workers     CINCINNATI, Ohio (September 20, 2012) – Following the success of last year’s Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew Contest, Cintas Corporation has launched a second annual campaign to recognize individuals in the U.S. and Canada who withstand the toughest winter working conditions. Contestants are encouraged to share their stories and explain why Carhartt workwear is essential to their jobs at http://www.cintas.com/carharttcoldcrew for their chance to win free merchandise and a grand prize trip for two. Entries will be accepted now through February 28, 2013, at which time Cintas and Carhartt will select finalists and begin public voting at the contest website. The grand prize winner will be announced in April, and...

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    NFBA “Building of the Year” Contest Announced

    National Frame Builders Association to Announce Winners This October   GLENVIEW, Ill. (September 25, 2012) – The Heartland Chapter of the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has announced a “Building of the Year” contest. The contest is for “any building designed and erected in a safe manner by an NFBA member builder that utilizes post-frame construction … in a minimum of 50% of the building structure,” and winners will be announced at the association’s fall conference in October. For more information, including the full set of rules, visit NFBA.org.

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    Crushing and Screening Equipment Manufacturer IROCK Acquires Indy Equipment

    VALLEY VIEW, Ohio (Sept 25, 2012) – IROCK, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of crushing and screening equipment, announces the acquisition of Indy Equipment. The move marks a significant step in furthering IROCK’s long-term business strategy of investing in growth, technology and quality assurance to better meet the needs of its expanding customer base in the aggregates and recycling industries. The acquisition was effective Sept 14, and it encompasses Indy Equipment’s fabrication and manufacturing division. Indy Equipment’s full staff officially became part of the IROCK team on the acquisition date. Though the official acquisition is new, the relationship between IROCK and Indy Equipment has been in existence for more than 20 years. IROCK was established in 1992, with Indy Equipment as a strategic partner providing expertise...

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    Hilti teams up with Mike Holmes

    Providing tools for new Holmes Makes it Right series   TULSA, Okla. (September 21, 2012) – Hilti is teaming up with Mike Holmes on his new series Holmes Makes it Right by providing Mike and his crew with a full line of Hilti cordless tools as well as drills, breakers, measuring tools and consumables. Mike will use Hilti tools in his new series, Holmes Makes it Right, to help desperate homeowners whose homes, lives and finances have been compromised by disastrous events and renovations. “We’re doing huge jobs on the new show.  And for what I need, my crew needs, and what these jobs need, there’s nothing better.  Hilti performs, bottom line,” said Holmes.  “We put these tools to the test every day.  They’re tough...

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  • ASA Names ASA of Arizona 2011-12 Chapter of the Year

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. — In a Sept. 16 ceremony held in conjunction with the ASA Champions Academy 2012 in Alexandria, Va., the American Subcontractors Association recognized ASA of Arizona as 2011-12 ASA Chapter of the Year. The award recognizes an ASA chapter that works to improve the business climate for construction subcontractors and provide professional development and networking opportunities for its members. “Our winning chapter is in a construction community that suffered one of the longest and deepest downturns during the Great Recession. But even when things looked bleakest, the chapter looked for inventive professional development programs, novel and fun events and original leadership and member involvement,” said ASA Task Force on Chapter Services Co-Chairman Vince Migliazzo, Mark One Electric Company, Kansas City, Mo., who presented...

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