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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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 3, 2014) — Brasfield & Gorrie today announced that the company and its chief executive officer have been honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama.
During an awards ceremony on Oct. 2, 2014, Brasfield & Gorrie CEO Jim Gorrie received the organization’s highest individual honor, the Cornerstone Award.
MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 1, 2014)—Activity in the construction industry continues its multiyear improvement trend with a notable change in 2014 compared to 2013, according to the latest Construction Executive Survey from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company.
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (Oct. 6, 2014)—Felling Trailers’ online auction of one of its most popular trailers to bring awareness and support of pancreatic cancer research raised $3,400. Felling Trailers manufactured and painted a FT-3 drop deck utility trailer metallic purple and auctioned it on eBay for 10 days during the month of September. Tredit Tire generously donated the wheels and Midwest Industrial Coatings, Inc. donated the custom metallic purple paint for this trailer and cause.
TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept.15, 2014)—The seventh annual Green Fleet Conference & Expo is a two-day event geared toward business owners and fleet professionals looking to increase operational and vehicle efficiency. At the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois, the conference runs from Oct. 29-30 with additional preconference events on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 1, 2014) — NoteVault, a provider of voice-to-text-based mobile reporting solutions for the commercial construction industry, announced today its integration with Autodesk Constructware, cloud-based construction project management software.
The technology enhancement expands both platforms’ ability to help ensure construction jobs run smoothly with maximum efficiency and minimal costs.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Oct. 6, 2014)—Newforma, a project information management (PIM) software company, announced it has acquired SmartUse, the Montreal developer of a touch-friendly mobile platform for construction project collaboration.
NEW YORK (Sept. 24, 2014)—While the construction industry is often associated with cost and schedule problems, little data has been compiled about typical levels of uncertainty, reasons and remedies McGraw Hill Construction today released its new SmartMarket Report, Managing Uncertainty and Expectations in Building Design and Construction, that addresses this issue by identifying:
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 12, 2014)—WD-40 Company has launched a new, mobile-responsive website to showcase products that display the iconic blue and yellow shield. A key element of the new WD40.com is the custom Solution Explorer, an interactive search tool by use category and product function that helps users find the right WD-40 brand product for their need, whether that be at home, at work or at play.
ADELAIDE, Australia (Sept. 24, 2014)—Aconex, a provider of cloud solutions to manage construction and engineering projects, has been chosen by Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc., a health care provider in South Australia, to support the design, building and handover of two major projects. These projects—aged care facilities which will be owned and operated by Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc.—are planned for the Mount Barker and Myrtle Bank areas of South Australia.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Sept. 22, 2014)—Donaldson Company, Inc., announced the opening of the company's fourth distribution center in Latin America. Located in Lima, Peru, the new distribution center will support growing customer segments within the mining, transportation and construction industries.
ROCKFORD, Mich.—Mobile estimating software provider JobFLEX announced its first expansion with the opening of its new headquarters in Rockford, Mich. The new space will accommodate additional staff and house JobFLEX's new national Partner Program, which seeks to provide additional sales and support resources for the company's national customer base.
BRIDGEPORT, N.J. (Sept. 22, 2014)—Xylem announced that its Godwin range of diesel pumps is now available with Tier 4 engines, which reduce air pollution by minimizing particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) and deliver enhanced engine control and reduced engine noise. Tier 4 engines are now required under the United States' Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air Act: emissions standards for diesel engines.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 22, 2014)—The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the September 2014 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.(Sept. 22, 2014)—The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) is seeking nominations for Project of the Year. The award focuses on steel erection projects that demonstrate complexity or unusual conditions, or conquered issues and barriers requiring special management team action or performance.
The competition is open Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2014. Nominations must be postmarked by Feb. 6, 2015.
DALLAS (Sept. 18, 2014)—Final preparations are underway for the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 22-24, 2014 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.
