Construction Industry News

MOLINE, Ill. (January 30, 2017) - A new 5-year forecast for equipment rental industry revenues released by the American Rental Association (ARA) shows a moderate strengthening compared to the November forecast. ARA now projects United States equipment rental revenue will reach $48.9 billion in 2017, but then grow at an average annual rate of 4.3 percent over the forecast to top $56 billion in 2020.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (January 18, 2017) – The American Concrete Institute’s two masonry testing certification programs are now cited in TMS 402/602-16: Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures.  Published in December 2016, the newly updated Masonry documents include language referencing certification in accordance with the Masonry Field Testing Technician and Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician programs.

PLEASANTON, Calif. (January 19, 2017) – IronPlanet has announced Episode 2 in its new webinar series, set for Wednesday, January 25, 2017. The in-depth webinar is Inspecting the Iron behind the Planet – How We Create the Most Trusted Heavy Equipment Marketplace.

NEW YORK (January 24, 2017) – New construction starts in December slipped 5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $613.0 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The latest month’s decline for total construction was due to sharply reduced activity for the nonbuilding construction sector, reflecting further erosion by public works as well as a steep plunge by the electric utility/gas plant category.  At the same time, nonresidential building in Dec

Hamilton, N.J. (January 18, 2017) - New Day Underwriting Managers LLC recently updated its website (www.newdayunderwriting.com), making it easier to navigate and download from nearly any mobile device.

ORLAND PARK, Ill. — American Technical Publishers introduces a comprehensive study reference used to prepare professionals for the WELL AP exam. The WELL AP Exam Preparation Guide includes four 100-question practice exams, one of which is provided in the text and three of which are provided digitally.

MIAMI (January 20, 2017) - Following months of piling and excavation subterranean work, one of downtown Miami’s tallest luxury condo towers is officially ready to go vertical. On Friday, Jan.

CHICAGO (January 18, 2017) – Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has launched a fully reimagined website, presenting detailed information on the company’s products, support services and dealers in a highly visual and intuitive design, viewable on computers, tablets or smartphones.

WASHINGTON (January 19, 2017) –- The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the January 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI).

INTERNATIONAL (January 6, 2017) - Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that the company’s global headquarters will move from its current location in Brussels, Belgium, to Gothenburg, Sweden. The relocation will facilitate closer cooperation with the group’s other business areas and allow for better usage of the competence and resources of the whole Volvo Group. 

TAMPA, Fla. - The first of four Lift & Move USA career events in 2017 will be held February 14 in Tampa, Florida, hosted by ALL Crane, part of the ALL Family of Companies.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 16, 2017) — GPS Insight announced that it donated $200,496.75 in 2016 to 60 local and national charities and not-for-profits chosen by their customers and employees.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (January 17, 2017) – The Toro Company has donated a 3-night stay at Walt Disney World Resort to the annual American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation Charity Auction. The auction will be held February 28 during The Rental Show in Orlando, Florida. Proceeds from the ARA Charity Auction benefit specific ARA Foundation programs including the scholarship program, Rental Advisory Program and the disaster relief and recovery program.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (January 17, 2017) - The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces that it has completed all requirements for full NCCER endorsement as a provider of Rigger, Signal Person and Mobile Crane Operator Certifications and Credentials.

APPLETON, Wis. (January 17, 2017) - Presto Geosystems announces the launch of their new website, prestogeo.com.

PRINCETON, N.J. (January 10, 2017) –For 60 years, NAFA has understood that leadership is integral to every organization’s success and is a necessary skill for all professionals to master. With this necessity in mind, NAFA announces that Doug Keeley, CEO and Chief Storyteller of The Mark of a Leader, will be the keynote speaker for the association’s annual conference, the 2017 Institute & Expo, April 25-28 in Tampa, Florida.

NEW YORK (January 9, 2017) – The Dodge Momentum Index increased 2.9 percent in December to 136.7 from its revised November reading of 132.8. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

WASHINGTON – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced new resources made available to its members through its membership in the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

DALLAS (January 5, 2017) –TDIndustries, in partnership with the Paradigm for Parity coalition, announced its commitment to achieving gender parity throughout its corporate leadership structure by 2030.

LAS VEGAS (January 4, 2017) – The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the following bucket list items available for their annual auction at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction is held from 11 a.m.