Extension allows comments until Jan. 5, 2015 on proposed rule to collect summary pay data from federal contractors

WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2014)—The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a 60-day extension of the comment period for its proposed rule requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to submit an annual Equal Pay Report on employee compensation to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Trimble Connect leverages recent Gehry Technologies acquisition

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2014) — Trimble introduced Trimble Connect, a cloud-based collaboration platform based on GTeam software from recently acquired Gehry Technologies. Trimble Connect allows teams to access, analyze, manage and share project data from anywhere at any time. As a hub for Trimble Buildings' portfolio of Design-Build-Operate (DBO) technologies, Trimble Connect enables seamless interoperability for designers, builders, and owners/occupiers.

The DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory collaborates with Solidia Technologies to research utilization in high-performance building and infrastructure products

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Oct. 30, 2014)—The next phase of a four-year research and development project supporting the commercialization of Solidia Technologies’ carbon dioxide-reducing cement and concrete processes will commence with the commitment of an additional $752,000 from the US Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).

Spurred by National Forklift Safety Day, visit includes discussion of growth, job creation, safety and quality

MARENGO, Ill. (Oct. 22, 2014)—UniCarriers Americas Corporation hosted U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren of Illinois at its headquarters for the Americas in Marengo on October 15. The representative met with the UniCarriers Americas executive team prior to touring the facility and participated in a town hall-style meeting with more than 30 of the forklift manufacturer’s employees.

USGBC report also estimates more than 1.2 million people experience a LEED-certified retail space every day

WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2014)—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a new report detailing the extensive involvement of the retail industry with LEED and the impact of the globally recognized green building rating system on retail development and the consumer experience. The release of the "LEED in Motion: Retail" report was announced at USGBC’s annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo, taking place in New Orleans.

Applicant tracking software and assessment veterans collaborate to help organizations create a complete applicant profile and hire the best person for the job.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 1, 2014)—BirdDog, a leader in recruitment and applicant tracking solutions (ATS) for the construction and skilled trades industries, and Wonderlic, a leading provider of comprehensive hiring assessment systems, have collaborated to complete an integration of the BirdDog ATS and Wonderlic assessments. The integration provides customers of both organizations with centralized recruiting and pre-hire candidate profiles.

On-site microgrid introduces hybrid power to trade show industry

WASHINGTON (Oct. 16, 2014)—Hanley Wood, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and EMerge Alliance announced that the world’s first Net Zero Zone will be unveiled at the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo taking place at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans Oct. 22-24, 2014.

Supporting enterprise content management applications help gain notable efficiencies and productivity

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Oct. 16, 2014)—Computer Guidance Corporation, developer of ERP software solutions for the construction industry, announced that heavy highway contractor EE Cruz is leveraging Computer Guidance Corporation’s eCMS v.4.0 Construction ERP Platform and supporting Enterprise Content Management applications in support of its daily business operations.

Executive director of Tilt-Up Concrete Association steps down

MT. VERNON, Iowa (Oct. 15, 2014)—The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) will be honoring Ed Sauter, the association’s longstanding executive director, at its Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee during World of Concrete (WOC) Feb. 4, 2015.

A review of more than 75,000 salary records for 2013 shows increased compensation and decreased bonuses

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 13, 2014)—In the most recent white paper released by FMI , author Mike Rose shares an analysis of more than 75,000 salary records for calendar year 2013. Annually, the firm conducts a series compensation survey covering approximately 280 positions for the engineering and construction industries.

Key takeaways from the white paper titled “Post-Recession Transformations” include:

Locally owned Bennett Equipment & Supply will offer full line of earthmoving equipment

ATLANTA (Oct. 13, 2014)—Takeuchi-US announced Bennett Equipment & Supply. Co. as its newest dealer in South Carolina. Located in Piedmont, they will carry the full line of Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment, including compact excavators, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and skid steer loaders.

A step-by-step guide offers insight into developing an effective risk management system

DALLAS, Texas (Oct. 9, 2014)—International Risk Management Institute Inc. (IRMI), has released the "Quality Risk Management Fieldbook," a practical and proactive approach to lower the costs of risk and protect an organization's assets.

Tire maker stays in California, signing 10-year lease for 57,000-square-foot building in Santa Ana

FULLERTON, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2014)—Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Fullerton, California to nearby Santa Ana to accommodate business growth. The move is expected to take place in November.

Economic and policy expert Anirban Basu presents "Back to the Future, Part II"

BILOXI, Miss. (Oct. 8, 2014)—HORNE LLP will host the 2014 HORNE Annual Construction Forum on December 12, 2014, in Biloxi, Mississippi. The forum will feature economic and policy expert Anirban Basu, chief economist and CEO of Sage Policy Group Inc., presenting “Back to the Future, Part II.”

For 40th anniversary, Location Blais paints boom lift pink to support community

MCCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2014)—Location Blais, a JLG dealer in Quebec, Canada, used its 40th anniversary as the impetus to paint a JLG 450AJ articulating boom lift pink. But the unusual move was not taken to draw attention to the business milestone. Rather, the pink lift is intended to raise breast cancer awareness.