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  • Global Construction Output Growth Will Decline to 2.7% in 2019, Says GlobalData
     ‘Some major advanced economies have struggled to generate growth momentum, including the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia. In China, where the authorities are stepping up investment in infrastructure to prevent
    Read More →: Global Construction Output Growth Will Decline to 2.7% in 2019, Says GlobalData

  • US LBM Holdings LLC Acquires Cincinnati Area Forge Lumber
    US LBM Holdings LLC, a distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Forge Lumber, which operates locations in Cincinnati and nearby Kentucky. Details here. 
    Read More →: US LBM Holdings LLC Acquires Cincinnati Area Forge Lumber

  • JLG Debuts Podcast on JLG DirectAccess
    JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, has announced a new podcast series on JLG DirectAccess. The series kicks off with a 15-minute podcast detailing
    Read More →: JLG Debuts Podcast on JLG DirectAccess

  • ‘Careers in Construction Month’ Begins
    Spearheaded by the National Center for Construction Education and research, (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYF), the seventh annual ‘Careers in Construction Month’ is in full swing this October. The celebration
    Read More →: ‘Careers in Construction Month’ Begins

  • Bomag & SMS Equipment Inc. Form Distribution Pact for Canada
    Bomag Americas Inc. and SMS Equipment Inc. have announced their cooperation for the sale and support of Bomag compaction, milling, paving, and reclaiming/stabilizing equipment for roadbuilding and other construction market segments
    Read More →: Bomag & SMS Equipment Inc. Form Distribution Pact for Canada

  • USDOL Proposes Revisions to OSHA’s Beryllium Standards for Construction & Shipyards
    The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized its June 27, 2017, proposal to revise the construction and shipyards standards. Details on the new rule here. 
    Read More →: USDOL Proposes Revisions to OSHA’s Beryllium Standards for Construction & Shipyards

  • USDOL Implements New Weighting System for Workplace Safety & Health Inspections
    Under the current enforcement weighting system, OSHA weights certain inspections based on the time taken to complete the inspection or, in some cases, the impact of the inspection on workplace safety
    Read More →: USDOL Implements New Weighting System for Workplace Safety & Health Inspections

  • Miron Construction Co. Inc. Receives 2 BUILD Wisconsin Awards
    Miron Construction Co. Inc. was recently awarded two 2019 BUILD Wisconsin awards from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin. Get the project details here. 
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  • PWC Honors Male Construction Executive for His Contributions to Women in Construction
    For the first time, Professional Women in Construction (PWC) has included a man among its honorees of industry professionals for their outstanding careers and contributions to empowering women in the AEC industry. The PWC Board
    Read More →: PWC Honors Male Construction Executive for His Contributions to Women in Construction

  • Felling Trailers Inc. Part of ‘Dream It. Do It.’ Minnesota Statewide Tour of Manufacturing
    During the month of October, you can see for yourself during the ‘Dream It. Do It.’ Minnesota Statewide Tour of Manufacturing. During the statewide event, businesses open their doors for tours
    Read More →: Felling Trailers Inc. Part of ‘Dream It. Do It.’ Minnesota Statewide Tour of Manufacturing

  • New Construction Report Reveals the ‘Data Ownership Battle’ Between Project Owners & Contractors
    In construction, conflict over data ownership and transparency often results in duplicate data entry and negative impacts to productivity. A new study by Dodge Data & Analytics in collaboration with construction technology provider e-Builder,
    Read More →: New Construction Report Reveals the ‘Data Ownership Battle’ Between Project Owners & Contractors

  • Every Bidder App Aims to Help Struggling Venezuelan Families
    Bidder, the California-based technology startup that connects Latino immigrant workers with United States construction jobs was recently selected by Techcrunch as a Top Pick in Social Impact for 2019. The company has
    Read More →: Every Bidder App Aims to Help Struggling Venezuelan Families

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