WASHINGTON (Jan. 14, 2025) — Construction input prices decreased 0.2% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also decreased 0.2% for the month.
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 21, 2025) — Sage, a software provider for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) in the construction industry, and Tractics, a provider of a cloud-native construction management platform for heavy civil contractors, announce a partnership that delivers a powerful integration between Sage Intacct Construction and Tractics.
BELLEVUE, Wash., (Jan. 21, 2025) — Acumatica announced strategic partnerships and product integration with JobPlanner, a collaborative project management solution, and STACK Construction Technologies, a cloud-based construction software platform, that will address market needs through continued productivity gains and enhanced end-to-end project life cycle support.
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FAIRFAX, Va. (Jan. 16, 2025) — The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) announced that Caterpillar Inc. has achieved in 2025 the Gold Level status as a NUCA National Partner. This partner level underscores the company's significant contributions to the American utility construction industry, highlighting the company’s commitment to safety, education and the broader goal of enhancing public health through robust water infrastructure.
ATLANTA (Jan. 16, 2025) — Takeuchi-US has appointed Derek Koontz as its national accounts manager. Koontz will manage sales development and activity on existing national accounts as well as prospect for new accounts. Koontz will also be responsible for forecasting and achieving Takeuchi’s sales objectives in the U.S. and Canada.
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BOSTON (Jan. 8, 2025) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 10.2% in December to 212.0 from the revised November reading of 192.3. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.2% while institutional planning improved 2.5%.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 14, 2025) — HEI Civil, a heavy civil construction company, announced the official rebranding of Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services to HEI Civil. Peabody General Contractors was acquired by HEI Civil in 2018, and Horsepower Site Services joined the company in 2019. This rebranding solidifies HEI Civil's position in the industry by uniting these entities under a single brand.