PELLA, Iowa (October 3, 2016) — As the residents and businesses of Baton Rouge continue to recover from the floods in August, the team members at Pella Corporation and it’s Baton Rouge distributor will be donating almost $50,000 to support their efforts and help provide some relief.
FAIRFAX, Minn. (October 3, 2016) – Koehn Construction Services of Fredonia, Kansas, believes its loyalty to the suppliers with the best products breeds loyalty from their customers looking for the best buildings. When it comes to doors on the many large agricultural buildings Koehn has erected, Schweiss Doors is the only choice.
LOS ANGELES (October 4, 2016) – Innovations in chemistry make an important contribution in developing the products and materials that help create attractive, durable, modern buildings. At the same time, there is a growing focus on whether and how ingredients in building materials may affect the environment and the health of building occupants.
NATIONAL (October 4, 2016) - Tobroco-Giant USA is going operational as the North American branch for the Dutch made GIANT product line, consisting of compact wheel-loaders, mini-skidsteers, telescopic loaders and telehandlers. From Des Moines, Iowa, Tobroco-Giant USA now distributes its inventory and supports dealers with sales and training.
ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich. (October 5, 2016) – Bandit Industries has a new home on the internet. The new website features all-new content with easy-to-navigate menus. The new banditchippers.com is also optimized for mobile devices, so it can be easily viewed and navigated through smartphones and tablets.
Princeton, N.J. (October 3, 2016) — In the wake of a recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) report that showed construction is one of the most at-risk industries for suicide, the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) established the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, with the goal of providing and disseminating information and resources for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in construction.
NEW YORK (September 22, 2016) – New construction starts in August soared 21 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $711.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, following lackluster activity in July.
NOVI, Mich. (September 26, 2016) – Hino Trucks announces the first seven dealerships to reach “Certified Ultimate” status in a new dealership excellence initiative.
SOMERSET, Penn. (September 27, 2016) - J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers and J&J Truck Equipment (“J&J”) announced the successful transition of their ISO 9001:2008 certification to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Sept. 28, 2016) - For the past 2 years, a conglomerate of trade associations, industry, government and academia have been collaborating on the world’s first operational 3-D printed excavator. That project made a giant leap forward with the recent printing of a prototype that leveraged large-scale additive manufacturing technologies and further explores the feasibility of printing with metal alloys.
WASHINGTON (September 29, 2016) — August not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rates improved in 48 states and the nation on a year-over-year basis, according to analysi
NAPLES, Fla. (September 29, 2016) – EHC Inc. is developing Phase 3 of Tara Woods with new client Hometown America. Located in North Fort Myers, Tara Woods is an active 55+ community featuring custom-build homes and resort-style amenities.
LOS ANGELES (September 30, 2016) – Highland Commercial Roofing has launched an all new, user-friendly website in honor of their 25th year in business. The new website aligns with the company’s mission of setting a new standard for client relationships, allowing current and potential customers to navigate the company’s projects and helpful tips more easily.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (September 2, 2016) – The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute announced the completion of jury selection from entries submitted in the 2016 CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards program. Project entries were evaluated on the basis of:
HARTFORD, Conn. (September 26, 2016) - The Travelers Companies Inc. announced the results of the Travelers Risk Index, an annual survey that provides insight into the most pressing concerns of American consumers and business leaders. While fewer respondents believe that the world is becoming riskier, there are shared concerns about cyber threats, the demands of a changing workforce and severe weather.
WASHINGTON (September 22, 2016) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the September 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI).
WASHINGTON (September 21, 2016) – On the heels of six out of seven months of increasing levels of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell just below the positive mark.
SOUTH HAVEN, Minn. (September 21, 2016) – The United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for the sport of tennis, has announced their 2016 Outstanding Facility Awards. The Oklahoma City Tennis Center at Will Rogers Park (OKC Tennis Center) has been named one of eight winners in the large facility category.
NATIONAL (September 25, 2016) - Bragg Companies will host the fourth Lift & Move USA career event Wednesday, November 2 at its headquarters in Long Beach, California. Bragg Companies, which is one of the largest crane, rigging and specialized transport businesses in the USA, will welcome more than 750 high school students, military veterans, teachers and parents to the event.
WASHINGTON (September 19, 2016) – Beginning with ten world-class destinations in 2017, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) new global travel program, Architectural Adventures, will offer small-group trips tailored specifically to the discovery and appreciation of the world’s architecture.