NAPLES, Fla. (September 29, 2016) – EHC Inc. is developing Phase 3 of Tara Woods with new client Hometown America. Located in North Fort Myers, Tara Woods is an active 55+ community featuring custom-build homes and resort-style amenities.
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LOS ANGELES (September 30, 2016) – Highland Commercial Roofing has launched an all new, user-friendly website in honor of their 25th year in business. The new website aligns with the company’s mission of setting a new standard for client relationships, allowing current and potential customers to navigate the company’s projects and helpful tips more easily.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (September 2, 2016) – The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute announced the completion of jury selection from entries submitted in the 2016 CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards program. Project entries were evaluated on the basis of:
HARTFORD, Conn. (September 26, 2016) - The Travelers Companies Inc. announced the results of the Travelers Risk Index, an annual survey that provides insight into the most pressing concerns of American consumers and business leaders. While fewer respondents believe that the world is becoming riskier, there are shared concerns about cyber threats, the demands of a changing workforce and severe weather.
WASHINGTON (September 22, 2016) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the September 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI).
WASHINGTON (September 21, 2016) – On the heels of six out of seven months of increasing levels of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell just below the positive mark.
SOUTH HAVEN, Minn. (September 21, 2016) – The United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for the sport of tennis, has announced their 2016 Outstanding Facility Awards. The Oklahoma City Tennis Center at Will Rogers Park (OKC Tennis Center) has been named one of eight winners in the large facility category.
NATIONAL (September 25, 2016) - Bragg Companies will host the fourth Lift & Move USA career event Wednesday, November 2 at its headquarters in Long Beach, California. Bragg Companies, which is one of the largest crane, rigging and specialized transport businesses in the USA, will welcome more than 750 high school students, military veterans, teachers and parents to the event.
WASHINGTON (September 19, 2016) – Beginning with ten world-class destinations in 2017, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) new global travel program, Architectural Adventures, will offer small-group trips tailored specifically to the discovery and appreciation of the world’s architecture.
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2016) – The Portland Cement Association (PCA) confirmed the United States cement industry is on target to see annual cement consumption grow by 4 percent, as projected earlier this year.
NATIONAL (September 19, 2016) - International construction consultancy firm, Bruce Shaw, has announced that as part of its new global strategic plan, it is to change its name to Linesight. The company has a wide range of multinational clients, as well as a portfolio of high-profile projects in North America.
NATIONAL (September 19, 2016) - For the past 4 years, Autodesk has sponsored the Excellence in Infrastructure Competition to showcase stellar examples of Building Information Modeling [BIM] in action within the civil engineering industry.
NATIONAL (September 19, 2016) - This fall, KEEN Utility introduces the Tacoma series, a collection of safety footwear that offers exceptional, nonmetallic, heavy-duty protection for workers who need it most. To support the launch, the Tacoma Rugged Ride Sweepstakes will be rolling into participating KEEN Utility retailers nationwide.
NATIONAL (September 15, 2016) - Kukun has announced the launch of Pro Tools, a solution for sourcing subcontractors and creating efficient bids.
BEACHWOOD, Ohio (September 19, 2016) – Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance announced its SkyBEAM unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) completed the first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved nighttime commercial flight, to inspect rooftops at a southern Ohio business. More than 2.3 million square feet of roofing were scanned.
LONDON (September 12, 2016) - CNH Industrial announced an exclusive agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the production and development of mini-excavators. This agreement completes CNH Industrial’s investment strategy for its excavator product portfolio expansion.
RACINE, Wis. (September 16, 2016) - The second annual “Labor of Love Music Festival”, hosted by CASE Construction Equipment and headlined by award winning country music star Chris Young on Labor Day 2016, raised $10,000 for Team Rubicon through its outreach efforts and donations.
ELBURN, Ill. (September 13, 2016) – Terramac expands its representation in North America with Groff Tractor’s New Jersey operations.
“Groff Tractor is an authorized Terramac dealer well-known for delivering superior sales and aftermarket customer service to their loyal customer base,” said Andrew Konopka, president of Terramac. “We’re excited to grow our partnership with Groff Tractor and we look forward to much success in the New Jersey market.”
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (September 13, 2016) – The American Public Works Association’s (APWA) Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership & Management announced today the graduates of the 2016 Public Works Leadership Fellow, Public Works Executive, Public Works Manager and Public Works Supervisor programs. The Donald C. Stone program graduates were recently recognized at the APWA PWX conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during August 28-31, 2016.
NATIONAL (September 15, 2016) - Bosch recently issued the following statement concerning patent litigation over the Bosch REAXX Jobsite Table Saw:
Although Bosch does not normally discuss details of litigation because it feels it is best handled in the context of the legal proceedings, the company has seen statements about litigation concerning the Bosch REAXX Jobsite Table Saw that give a misleading impression of what has occurred.