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  • EquipmentWatch Launches Integrated Currency Converter for Heavy Equipment App
    Currency converter now available now in United States dollars, Canadian dollars, pounds sterling, Mexican pesos, euros and Australian dollars. 
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  • International Code Council Partners With AWC, WoodWorks on Free Heights & Areas App
    The International Code Council has joined the American Wood Council (AWC) and WoodWorks in branding a free app that calculates the maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction. The Heights
    Read More →: International Code Council Partners With AWC, WoodWorks on Free Heights & Areas App

  • AIA Launches Initiative to Drive Action on Climate Change
    AIA Board of Directors approves member-led resolution to rally architects in mitigating and adapting the built environment to fight climate change through greener design and construction. 
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  • Cemen Tech Launches Dotcertified.com
    New website provides resources and information about volumetric concrete mixers and how to meet DOT specifications. 
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  • ASV Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Yanmar
    At a special meeting of stockholders held Wednesday, ASV’s stockholders voted to adopt the merger agreement pursuant to which ASV will be acquired by Yanmar America Corporation in an all-cash transaction,
    Read More →: ASV Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Yanmar

  • Dodge Data & Analytics Appoints New Chief Economist & Director of Forecasting
    Veteran economist to lead Dodge in tracking, analyzing and forecasting construction activity and further strengthen company’s position as the premier industry leader. 
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  • ACI Updates Flatwork Finishing Certification Program Names & Requirements
    The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has updated the names and requirements for its Flatwork Finishing Certification program. Updated names include ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate, ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher, and ACI Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher.
    Read More →: ACI Updates Flatwork Finishing Certification Program Names & Requirements

  • 84 Lumber Donates $10,000 to ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace’ on ‘Good Morning America’
    Nonprofit will use funds from lumber company to build beds for children in need. 
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  • Illinois Enacts State Contract Retainage Law
    Illinois recently joined a string of states around the United States to enact a law that alters the rules for drafting construction contracts. Governor Jay Robert Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0432
    Read More →: Illinois Enacts State Contract Retainage Law

  • US DOL Gets 325K Comments on Proposed Apprenticeship Rule
    Think your inbox looks scary? Think again. The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) has received more than 300,000 comments in response to its proposed changes to its federal program for apprenticeships. Many
    Read More →: US DOL Gets 325K Comments on Proposed Apprenticeship Rule

  • 4 Light Rail Projects in 4 Different Places: What You Need to Know
    The most recent updates to a few high-speed rail lines in progress
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  • USDOL Awards Nearly $1.5M to Increase Apprenticeship Participation, Expand Job Opportunities For American Women
    The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has awarded nearly $1.5 million in grant funding to organizations in Illinois, Virginia and Wisconsin to help recruit, train and retain more women in
    Read More →: USDOL Awards Nearly $1.5M to Increase Apprenticeship Participation, Expand Job Opportunities For American Women

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