Construction Industry News

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (January 14, 2016) – The American Concrete Institute (ACI), an organization whose mission it is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses, will be conducting a press conference at World of Concrete on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, to announce the launch of essential new resources for the concrete professional.

What: American Concrete Institute Press Conference

WEST FARGO, N.D. (December 2015)  — Bobcat Company and Doosan joined North Dakota State University (NDSU) to dedicate its new STEM Classroom and Lab Building, which will support studies in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

ANAHEIM, Calif. (1/1/2016) —Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that it shattered two long-standing sales records in 2015—for the highest parts sales and for sales of Isuzu commercial trucks.

Isuzu dealers retailed 20,725 Isuzu trucks to customers in 2015—a record for Isuzu trucks in the United States. This record included a whopping 10.5 percent gain in Isuzu N-Series sales versus 2014.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (December 2, 2015) – B2W Software announced that C.A. Hull is leveraging the company’s suite of construction software to streamline enterprise-wide operations. 

WASHINGTON (January 5, 2016) - Unusually mild weather in much of the country coupled with general improvement in the nation's economy benefited construction and consequently construction unemployment rates in November.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 7, 2016) – Construction Business Owner, the leading business management magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Viewpoint Construction Software.

The live online event, “The Project Manager’s MBA, Part II,” will take place February 17, 2016, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is free at constructionbusinessowner.com/webinars.

SKOKIE, Ill. (December 21, 2015) — The economic trends of 2016, the impact on the cement industry, and the celebration of a 100th anniversary are all on tap for the 2016 World of Concrete.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) will discuss these topics and more during our press conference on Tuesday, February 2, at 9 a.m. PST at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WASHINGTON (December 30, 2015) – Green Seal,an independent nonprofit certifier of sustainable products and services, is developing a new environmental leadership standard for Architectural Insulation Materials, GS-54, and invites all those interested in participating to register as stakeholders. 

PORTLAND, Maine (December 21, 2015) - On December 18, 2015, just prior to recessing for the holiday, Congress and the President passed legislation preserving many of the tax cuts and permanently extending other tax provisions. Details of the tax extenders bill are still being analyzed and publicized, but the following summary is based on information available as of December 21, 2015. 
 

Calgary, AB (December 17, 2015) - Available on the Global eTraining platform, SketchUp Basics is the first in a series of courses to provide comprehensive training in the use of Trimble SketchUp software.

SketchUp is a 3-D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film and video game design.

Created in partnership with EpicBIM, SketchUp Basics covers:

NOVI, MI (December 19, 2015) – Hino is pleased to announce that it will now offer a wide variety of exterior truck colors that customers can order as a factory option or color match to their customized request.

A new year approaches, and along with it comes new opportunities for buyers to procure the products and services their business requires more strategically. Businesses must be vigilant of changing market conditions to achieve cost savings, accommodate for cost increases and plan efficiently. This rings true particularly for buyers of legal, transportation and construction services, which are displaying rapid price growth.

HERNDON, Va. (December 16, 2015) – SkyBitz now offers a fleet management solution for sales, service and delivery vehicles with the launch of SkyBitz Local Fleets. The new offering, from the division by the same name, delivers a set of products and services that enable owner/operators and fleet managers to maximize technology investments that keep their business running at peak efficiency.

WASHINGTON (December 16, 2016) – The backlog of commercial and industrial construction projects reached 10.3 months in the South, the highest reading in the history of the Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI), according to third-quarter results announced today by Associated Builders and Contractors.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (December 15, 2015) – The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued eight citations against Hartman Construction & Equipment Inc. and fined the company $560,000 for its willful failure to adhere to safety standards. The citations and fines are the result of an investigation conducted after the death of employee Samuel Morgan. Mr.

WASHINGTON (December 9, 2015) – Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 4.4 percent in 2016, according to the Annual 2016 Equipment Leasing & Finance United States Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (December 8, 2015) – B2W Software announced that B2W Maintain was one of just five products to receive Finalist status for the New Hampshire High Tech Council Product of the Year awards. The company, headquartered in New Hampshire impressed judges with the proven ability of its innovative software to help construction companies maximize equipment uptime and reduce costs by automating equipment maintenance and repair procedures.

ALCOA, Tenn. (December 9, 2015) – For the second year in a row, a project built by Hickory Construction Inc. has claimed the 2015 People’s Choice Award and Members’ Choice Award from the East Tennessee Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

BARBERMcMURRY Architects won the award for its design of the Contemporary Women’s Health offices in Knoxville, which Hickory built in collaboration with the architectural firm.

WASHINGTON (December 7, 2015) - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a continued steady economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2016. Despite a weak global economy, the industry's solid economic recovery in 2015 should continue in 2016, led by strong consumer spending.