Shapiro & Duncan announces their safety director, who will direct all safety initiatives, ensuring that clients always receive the highest quality work product delivered in well supervised and safe environment by construction professionals. He will continue their five-year stretch of dropping EMR levels. Find out how they've reached this all-time low here.
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(July 3, 2018) – Milwaukee-based Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, has taken delivery of six new Link-Belt truck cranes. Three different models are represented in the package: one HTC-8660, two HTC-8675 Series II, and three HTC-86100-XL, with capacities ranging from 60 USt to 100 USt.
Mirabella, the eco-friendly, 55-and-older community located just outside Sarasota, marked its 100th Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certified home. It is one of the first production-built projects in the country to achieve the USGBC's highest benchmark for energy use, water use and health. Find out about the innovative community here.
NEW YORK (June 28, 2018) – In celebration of Independence Day, global job search engine Adzuna conducted an analysis of patriotic jobs available across the United States, highlighting professions responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the country.
WAUKEE, Iowa (July 2, 2018) – Holmes Murphy has joined forces with privately-owned and Minneapolis-based Cobb Strecker Dunphy & Zimmermann, Incorporated (CSDZ) in the company’s largest merger to date.
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) celebrates the recipients of its 2017 LEED Homes Awards, an annual honor given to innovative projects, architects, developers and homebuilders leading the residential green building market. Check out the innovative residences and buildings that won the award here.
MOLINE, Ill. (July 2, 2018) – For the first time in more than 40 years, The American Rental Association (ARA) has unveiled a new brand identity to reflect the evolution of the equipment and event rental industry. The move is part of an extensive branding initiative designed to carry the association forward in better serving its members and representing a community of equipment and event rental professionals.
ProEst, cloud-based construction estimating software company, announced an industry-leading partnership with business management cloud-based software company, Acumatica. ProEst will now seamlessly integrate with Acumatica's true cloud full-featured construction accounting software to streamline construction estimating and accounting processes for all customers. Learn more about the partnership and the resulting product here.
Acumatica, the world's fastest-growing cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) company, announced strong sales and partner support for Acumatica Construction Edition after just three months of availability. This announcement comes as the company attends the (CFMA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Miami Beach. Find out more about their advice on API for construction here.
Ben Hur Construction has partnered with Ideal Contracting on the new $150-million Amazon fulfillment center in Gaines Township near Grand Rapids, Michigan. General contractor Ryan Construction Company subcontracted Ben Hur Construction for the structural steel fabrication and erection work on the project. They are on a fast-paced, 22-week schedule to start construction in September and complete the 2,225,000 square foot project in February next year. Find out how they're helping local ironworkers here.
The new Epiroc Marketplace website simplifies the process of searching for and purchasing used mining and construction equipment. Featuring a robust selection of quality, pre-owned machines, along with finance options, Marketplace connects customers with solutions, such as drill rigs, loaders and trucks, rock drilling tools, and hydraulic attachments to help supplement their equipment lineup. Find out more here.
Command Alkon, leader in integrated supply chain technology solutions for the heavy building materials industry, announced winning the Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) 100 Award. The 2018 SDCE 100 award winners outlined innovative ideas and solutions to guide industry leaders to maximize efficiency, profitability and operational success. Find out what supply-chain solution earned them the award here.
Orange Beach, Alabama (June 25, 2018)—Columbia Southern University (CSU), a pioneer in online safety education, recently awarded its annual Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award. To find out the winner and what the award is given for, click here.
SOMERSET, Penn. (June 19, 2018) — J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers announced the appointment of Nathan Weaver as distribution sales manager. In this capacity, Weaver will be responsible for supporting and developing J&J’s municipal customer base and brand awareness, increasing sales and developing new accounts.
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance announced it has launched a YouTube channel in support of commercial roofing contractors, demonstrating in-field techniques to help roofing projects run more productively. To learn more about it and to view some helpful videos, click here.
EquipmentWatch, leader in data, software and insights for the heavy equipment industry, announced a new tool aimed at helping contractors better manage their internal fleet of equipment. The new Rate Group Report calculates size-class internal charge rates based on actual fleet assets, giving equipment managers better data for cost control and estimation. Read here to see how it works.
Felling Trailers will be moving into the sixth year of hosting its annual Trailer for a Cause online auction of an FT-3 utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Felling Trailers’s goal is to bring awareness to various non-profits that are making a difference by donating 100 percent of the winning bid from the auction to a different non-profit each year. In past years, the Trailer for a Cause auctions have raised over $14,000. Read more here.
The 2018-2019 Vertical Market Series—Construction, released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation provides an outlook on the United States construction market sector confidence, anticipated spending, and key developments and trends over the next one to two years. It is the first release of the foundation’s new forward-looking vertical market series designed to help readers recognize and understand key trends that may affect their businesses. Read on to see what the study revealed for the construction industry this year.
Task Tools is celebrating 50 successful years of selling hand tools, power tool accessories, abrasives and worksite accessories throughout North America as a family-owned and operated business. To celebrate, they're giving away free tools. Click here for details.
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has recognized John "Jack" Metcalfe with its William Davis Service Award. The award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a life-long commitment to service in the steel construction industry. It is the association’s highest honor, presented in memory of William Davis, who held board and committee positions for nearly 20 years through the 1980s and 1990s. Recipients of the award exemplify qualities of volunteerism and generosity. To find out what made him worthy of the award, cllick here.