Construction Industry News

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (May 30, 2018) – GPS Insight announced an investment from Bregal Sagemount aimed at supporting the company’s continued growth.

SAN DIEGO (May 17, 2018) – WD-40 Company is recruiting members in the automotive, construction, farming, maintenance, repair and operations fields to provide input on new WD-40 Brand products and uses, and to learn how to further help users get the job done right.

This initiative is part of a remastered PRO Board program, which serves as a way for WD-40 Company to hear unbiased feedback from trade professionals.

NEW YORK (May 22, 2018) – With an increased demand for large-scale production facility and infrastructure projects worldwide, the transport of high-value, critical equipment to these project sites has become more intricate and complex. To meet this growing need, Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) announced today an expanded Project Cargo offering formed by a direct partnership with its Engineering division.

DENVER – A new survey of 500 executives and managers in construction and engineering found that nearly half still use manual collection processes to capture critical data on jobsites. These manual processes increase the time needed to make decisions, hurt work quality and leave firms facing unnecessary costs.

WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed in a memorandum that it will begin enforcing certain requirements of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general industry, construction and shipyards on May 11, 2018.

SAN DIEGO – TSA Construction recently welcomed two project managers and two superintendents to its team. The expansion is a result of not only the company’s growth, but also industry growth as a whole.

According to the California Labor Department, California added 74,000 construction jobs in the last year, reaching a total of 856,100 jobs—up 9.8 percent from February 2017.

MONTREAL, Q.C. (May 10, 2018) — CM Labs announced that McGill University Associate Professor Dr Jozsef Kövecses has been awarded the 2018 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Synergy Award for Innovation for work enabling hyper-realistic simulation of the physical world performed in collaboration with CM Labs.

Pype recently announced its two newest integrations. AutoSpecs now integrates with Sage Construction Project Center and StratusVue's PlansandSpecs. Users can now utilize AutoSpecs and directly import their completed submittal, log which will provide users with more tools to get a project started off right. Click here to find out what software options the three now offer together. 

3Dazer (owned by Laurel At Sunset Inc.) has just launched a one-of-a-kind laser distance measuring solution that attaches to your smartphone and syncs with a project management app (available in the App Store and Google Play). The laser and app are available on iPhone and Android Smartphones and iPads. Read here to find out more. 

Trimble and Kobelco announced the introduction of a Trimble Ready option for select Tier 4 Final Kobelco excavator models. Select excavators that ship from the Kobelco factory are now ready for the installation of the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform for excavators, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor. To learn more or to shop, click here. 

Estwing Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of striking tools, is introducing a full line of nail sets, files, chisels, screwdrivers, saws, drill bits, measuring devices and soft-sided tools storage solutions. Estwing will be partnering with JS Products, a high-quality manufacturer of premium tools and equipment. As a global licensing partner, JS Products will design, develop and manufacture an all-encompassing tool solution that expands the Estwing brand into neighboring categories of their core striking tool business. Check out the tools they're offering here. 

JCB is bringing production of the popular 505-20TC Loadall compact telescopic handler to its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility near Savannah, Georgia. Installation of the new production line has begun, with full-rate production planned for September. To find out more about areas of possible employment, click here. 

Congressman Bob Gibbs visited Mansfield, Ohio, equipment manufacturer Minnich Manufacturing on Tuesday, May 1st, to meet with employees and speak about how ongoing policy deliberations in Congress affect local manufacturers. Read about his visit and the I Make America campaign here. 

Raleigh, North Carolina (May 7, 2018)—Stewart Engineers Inc. has signed an agreement with the Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) to study and evaluate the construction of a new float glass manufacturing plant in Qatar.

The agreement was announced during the Qatari business delegation visit to Raleigh, North Carolina, to promote trade and investment opportunities between the U.S. and Qatar.

Diesel Laptops, distributor for commercial truck diesel diagnostic software and hardware, announced today that it has begun enrollment for its hands-on, in-classroom Diesel Technician training program. Diesel Laptops continues to invest in its core values of offering full support for its diagnostic products, which now include training technicians on actual repairs of diesel engines and vehicles. Click here for a free training voucher. 

Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), one of the nation’s leading general contractors, will be joining more than 80 construction firms across the U.S. and Canada for Safety Week held May 7th-11th. Find out what goes on at Safety Week here. 

ConstructConnect, provider of construction information and technology solutions in North America, announced the release of its Summer 2018 Forecast Quarterly Report. Click here to read the findings.  

Superior Industries Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, says it has resolved its disputes with Masaba Inc. regarding Superior's truck unloader patents. As part of that resolution, Masaba has been granted a non-exclusive license to manufacture, sell and offer to sell Masaba truck unloaders under Superior's related patents. Read about the decision and its details here. 

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is excited to announce the launch of DiscoverComposites.com—a new resource geared toward educating end users about the possibilities of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials. The website is the part of ACMA's ongoing effort to help the industry speak with a unified voice about the benefits and possibilities of composite materials. Find out more here. 

Continental, global supplier of systems, components and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers and a world leader in Electronic Logging Device technology, is offering guidance in dispelling common myths associated with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) Mandate. Many drivers and fleets believe that the mandate has imposed new restrictions on long-established hours of service (HOS) compliance rules, and RoadLog product managers are aiming to inform fleets and owner operators about the realities of the mandate. Read here for the details.