Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future, as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. 

luor Corporation announced today that its board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Carlos M. Hernandez as chief executive officer (CEO) and named him a member of the board of the company. Hernandez was named as Fluor’s interim CEO on May 1, 2019, in line with the company’s established succession plan following David T. Seaton stepping down. The board of directors also named John R. Reynolds as the new chief legal officer (CLO) of Fluor.

Today, President Trump announced that his administration is delaying implementation of Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto parts for 6 months. 

AEM President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced it was delaying the implementation of Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto-parts for 6 months:

OSHA is requesting information on a possible update to the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)) standard. The agency is interested in comments on the use of control circuit-type devices to isolate energy, as well as the evolving technology for robotics. Learn how to submit information here. 

San Francisco, California (May 15, 2019)—Rhumbix, a mobile platform designed for smarter construction sites, has announced their integration into the cost management module as part of the Autodesk BIM 360platform. 

Topcon Positioning Systems has been selected as a recipient of the 2018 John Deere Innovation Award. The innovation awards are part of Deere & Company’s Achieving Excellence Program. 

M Property Services (MPS) has announced the hiring of Dr. Ramona Tumblin-Rucker, PE, MBA, MPM, CHC, as director of design/build and construction management. She has more than 30 years of project management experience, having previously served as project manager for McCarthy Building Companies and Legacy Building Group. Get the details here.