Construction Industry News

For the JEC Innovation Awards, 30 finalists have been selected by an international jury of experts from more than a hundred applications. Details about the finalists and the ceremony here. 

In response to the new ANSI standards recently approved for MEWP equipment, JLG has announced the addition of the mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) supervisor training to its award-winning training program. Details here. 

Meritor is hosting Aftermarket Product Training Events in Birmingham, AL. Details here. 

Domestic abuse survivors helped through Venture Construction Group of Florida's sponsoring of the Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Race for Hope. Details here. 

The ConTech Roadshow has released its list of cities for 2019. JBKnowledge's tradeshow aims to enrich the construction community with live presentations from industry influencers, networking, and technology demonstrations from top brands in construction.

2019 North American Iron Workers/IMPACT Conference Brings Together Industry Stakeholders for Success

FMI's 2019 comprehensive construction forecasts for a broad range of market segments and geographies in the U.S. and Canada and provides valuable insights from FMI executives on how to navigate the next 12 months.

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2019. ELFA Forecasts Generally Positive Economy and Solid Capital Investment with Building Headwinds and Moderated Growth by Year End. Details here. 

Stihl group has announced the production of its 75 millionth powerhead. Read the details of the anniversary here. 

Development of water and wastewater infrastructure Romania will be funded under the European Union (EU) financing program 2014-2020. Hill International is leading a consortia to provide the necessary support for the project. Read the details of the project here. 

 U.S. Army to use Meritor's Complete Drivetrain Solution for Mack Defense’s M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck. Read the details here. 

Dodge Data & Analytics releases the the leading U.S. metropolitan areas for commercial and multifamily construction starts. Details here. 

Operation Wind River, a response to the wildfires that burned more than 23,000 acres between Orange and Riverside Counties in California has been given machinery for cleanup. Details here. 

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2018. Details here. 

John Deere Construction & Forestry Adds European Distribution for two Motor Grader models. Read the details here. 

Dodge Data & Analyticsmomentum index rose in from the revised December reading of 150.6. Read the details here. 

Tannenbaum Helpern construction law practice has appointed Josh Levy as co-chair of the firm's construction law practice. Read the details here. 

Long-time Dallas community leader, Darren L. James, AIA, named President of KAI Enterprises. Read the details here. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 6, 2019) – The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has posted new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the agency’s standard for respirable crystalline silica in general industry.

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