Construction Industry News

National Center for Construction Education and Research Announces 2019 Board of Trustees. Details here. 

The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has designed their most efficient 3-hour firewall to date, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has listed the firewall in the UL Online Directory. Details here. 

BFGoodrich supports America’s skilled trades with a tradesman support program. Details here. 

Construction Partners Inc. acquires Liquid Asphalt Terminal, Panama City, Florida, and Asphalt and Ready-Mixed Concrete Company, Okeechobee, Florida. Details here. 

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the University of Minnesota are continuing efforts to shape architecture firm culture by publicly releasing "Guides for Equitable Practice". Details here. 

China’s construction industry growth to remain slow over next five years, says GlobalData. Details here. 

The Peruvian construction industry’s output value was estimated to be $28.7 billion in United Stated currency in 2018. Details here.

Dahntay Jones partners with developer Marshall Gobuty to achieve a vision for eco-friendly, high-tech residential developments. Details here. 

KAI announces the appointment of president of KAI Design and KAI Engineering. Details here. 

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity Monthly Leasing and Finance Index January 2019. 

Amanda Patterson, senior executive at MINDBODY, is the first vice president of marketing at Raken. Patterson has 18 years of experience in leadership and communications, most recently as a 

JBKnowledge, has released its seventh (and largest) Annual Construction Technology Report. Details here. —

According to AIA, demand for design services increases across all regions and building sectors. Details here. 

Kent Thrift, a coating engineer with the company, has been awarded the AGC 2019 Jim Colbridge Memorial Technical Scholarship. Details here. 

The American Wood Council (AWC) has released the 2018 Manual for Engineered Wood Construction. Details here. 
 

Fall Protection Expert Dan Kane Brings Over 25 Years of Experience to HazTek's Safety Management. Details Here. 

United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) has been joined by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says AEM president Dennis Slater. Details here. 

America’s Main Streets Contest empowers consumers and business owners to recognize their Main Streets with $25K cash prize. Details here. 

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against Cavco Industries, Inc. Details here. 

Construction industry M&A of Zweig Group and Ignite Coaching & Consulting details here.