COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 26, 2017) – TP Mechanical, a mechanical contractor based in Cincinnati, Ohio, won three safety awards at the 2017 Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Ohio safety luncheon on June 16. The awards earned by TP Mechanical include:
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MILWAUKEE (June 26, 2017) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has updated its Digger Derrick Safety Manual with new and expanded content on safe equipment operation, start-up and shutdown and maintenance precautions.
ST. PAUL, Minn.(June 23, 2017) — 3M Personal Safety Division, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Ironworkers (Iron Workers International) and the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) have announced a partnership agreement to provide members, facilities and IMPACT signatory contractors access to 3M training Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and special services.
DENVER (June 22, 2017) – The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is proud to announce the 2017 recipients of the organization's most prestigious awards. The recipients, Rich Baldwin, CSP; Brad Giles, CSP, STSC, P.E., Grad IOSH; Ann-Marie Grusch, CHST; and James Lange, CSP, ASP, OHST, STSC received their awards during a luncheon ceremony at ASSE's Safety 2017 held in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
SEATTLE, Wash. & BOISE, Idaho (June 21, 2017) – Parkstone Properties and Guerdon Modular Buildings are set to begin the vertical construction process of the newest CubixTM micro-apartment project, Cubix – North Park, in North Seattle. The craning in of modules for the four-story building will begin in July and is an important milestone in the strategy of bringing affordable housing online rapidly.
NEW YORK (June 21, 2017) – At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $651.2 billion, new construction starts in May increased a slight 1 percent from April, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Public works construction bounced back 30 percent from its subdued April amount, helped by the May start of four large pipeline projects totaling a combined $3.0 billion. This enabled the nonbuilding construction sector (which also includes electric utilities and gas plan
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (June 20, 2017) – Supporting the communities DENSO serves and providing resources for the next generation of technical workers to succeed are core to DENSO’s success.
LA MIRADA, Calif. - Makita U.S.A. Inc. has relaunched its feature-rich website with an option to view content in Spanish. The new feature, which can be activated with a single mouse click, shows a range of makitatools.com content in Spanish including product data, service options, warranty information, promotions, select videos and more.
DALLAS, Texas (June 19, 2017) – Most United States employees are not prepared to handle cardiac emergencies in the workplace because they lack training in CPR and First Aid, according to new survey results from the American Heart Association (AHA).
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 19, 2017) - The Steel Erectors Association of America announces that two individuals have received the 2017 Person of the Year award. They are Duke Perry, general manager of Bluearc Stud Welding, Braselton, Georgia, and Dave Brown Sr., regional sales manager of the Southeast Region for United Rentals.
RACINE, Wis. (June 19, 2017) - CASE Construction Equipment has awarded the $25,000 Dire States Equipment Grant to Quincy Township, Pennsylvania for replacement/repair work on the Old Forge Bridge. The bridge weight limits have been lowered each of the last five years due to its deteriorating condition, risking access to residents, as well as fire departments, ambulances, police and school busses.
MAUMEE, Ohio (June 19, 2017) – Dana Incorporated announced that it is providing driveshaft assemblies and gearboxes for the New York Wheel – which will be the world's tallest observation wheel. This attraction is currently under construction on the north shore of Staten Island in New York City and will stand 630 feet (192 meters) high when completed in early 2018.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (June 15, 2017) – Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power continues to strengthen its longstanding relationship with SAE International and the Baja Collegiate Design Competition. The company has been the exclusive provider of engines for Baja SAE since the program began. This year marks the first time teams were provided a 10-gross-horsepower Vanguard commercial engine.
RIDGELAND, Miss. (June 15, 2017) – Butler Snow is pleased to announce the re-election of Donald Clark Jr. to serve as chairman of the firm until January 2020. Clark has served in the role since 2006. During this period, Butler Snow has grown from 3 offices and 140 attorneys to 24 offices and more than 330 attorneys.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Commercial construction is in high demand across the country and contractors are confident in the trajectory of the industry, according to the recently launched USG + United States Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index).
PEORIA, Ill. — Caterpillar Inc. announced three vice presidents, Paolo Fellin, Greg Folley and George Taylor, have elected to retire. In connection with these retirements and the company’s previously announced plan to review and update its strategy, Caterpillar is also announcing organizational changes, appointing two new vice presidents and launching a search for a third.
FAIRFAX, Minn. (June 13, 2017) – Imagine walking out to your hangar to see its 74-foot door in a twisted heap, lying on the ground. Tom Vaughan, a manager at two Florida municipal airports, recently experienced this headache, discovering inferior hinges were the culprit. His next call was to Schweiss Doors.
The Lift & Move USA program will promote careers in the crane, rigging and specialized transport industry to thousands of students and teachers at SkillsUSA’s annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 12, 2017) – The Association of Equipment Manufactures (AEM) released The U.S. Infrastructure Advantage, a report that outlines steps lawmakers should take to reclaim the country's infrastructure advantage.
FARGO, N.D. — Pedigree Technologies announces that the most intuitive, reliable, and compliant ELD solution on the market is now ELD certified with the FMCSA. With over 7 years providing AOBRD (now ELD), drivers and fleet managers alike appreciate the ease of use and the superior support they receive from Pedigree Technologies.