Construction Industry News

WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2019) – To protect worker privacy, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a

Fourth edition of the Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction is now available in printed and digital formats. Details here. 

Bobcat Company has expanded its dealer network with the addition of an Iowa dealership in New Hampton, Iowa. Read the details here. 

NCCER is partnering with FMI corporation to offer a joint certification to qualified professionals in the superintendent field. The assessment was developed in conjunction with subject matter experts for professionals whose primary role is to oversee the operations of a construction site from planning to completion. Read more her. 

Full Allianz Risk Barometer 2019 report results on cybercrime, business interruption, climate change and economic threats here. 

ICC Evaluation Service & the Construction Technologies Institute of the Italian National Research Council Sign Historic Agreement. Details Here. 

Renowned Climate Change Artist to Deliver Keynote at U.S. Green Building Council’s IMPACT Conference and Green Schools Conference & Expo  2019 to be held in St. Paul, Minnesota, April 8-9, 2019.

Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2019

JLG Industries, Inc., manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, officially kicked off its year-long 50th anniversary celebration earlier today, marking a half-century since its founder spearheaded the access industry with the introduction of the world’s first boom lift, commonly referred to as JLG 1. 

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4.9% in December to 151.9 from the revised November reading of 159.7.  Read the details of the drop here. 

Command Alkon has announced the addition of Doug Moore as vice president (VP) of cloud platform. Read the details here. 

Soprema will award up to four grants of $5,000 to students for the 2019–2020 academic year. Read the criteria and details here. 

American Rental Association (ARA) has released a new industry-wide strategic plan that will drive program initiatives over the next three years.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Delta College recognized for innovative and advanced leadership practices in climate change mitigation and resilience. 

World of Asphalt 2019 is joining forces with the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI) to host hundreds of FFA students during a special #Ag2Asphalt Day Feb. 14, which has been designed to connect students with exhibitors and learn about rewarding career opportunities in the asphalt industry.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 14, 2019)—Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Newforma.  

The live, online event, "Top 3 Tech Challenges to Watch in 2019,” will take place Feb. 28, 2019, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is free at constructionbusinessowner.com/webinars.

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA collection of compliance assistance resources to address falls in the workplace, the leading cause of worker fatality in the construction industry—details here. 

2019 TRB Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., will feature over 350 meetings in 3 days of exhibits, showcasing transportation-related products and services and educational sessions and workshops.

In JLG's “Crews Across America” sweepstakes, Two crews will be selected monthly through September, for a total of 18 winners. For the details and winnings, read here. 

Education Program for Schools & Unions to Narrow Technology Skills Gap in Construction Industry Launched by PlanGrid.