Hyundai Construction to Sponsor NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at AMS
The event, held on Feb. 28, will be called the Hyundai Construction 200

NORCROSS, Ga. (Feb. 17, 2015)—Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc., manufacturer of earthmoving and material handling equipment, announced it will serve as the title sponsor when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race returns to the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 28. The event will be named the Hyundai Construction 200.

FMI Reports Rising Nonresidential Construction Index Comes with Struggles
An increase in the nonresidential construction index from FMI both positive and negative for construction industry

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 19, 2015)—The Nonresidential Construction Index from FMI rose two points in Q1. This is normally a positive economic sign. However, construction companies are facing the challenge of having enough people to keep up with increasing backlogs, warns Phil Warner, researcher for FMI.

BirdDog and Computer Guidance Corporation Form Technology Partnership
BirdDog recruitment and application tracking system will integrate with eCMS to assist customers to manage their application, recruiting and human resources activities

DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 17, 2015)—BirdDog announced that it has entered into a technology partnership with Computer Guidance Corporation, providing customers a tighter product integration between Computer Guidance Corporation’s eCMS Construction ERP Platform and BirdDog’s recruitment and applicant tracking solutions.

Cemen Tech Designates BTE Body Key Distributor in Central United States
BTE will be the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech products

INDIANOLA, Iowa (Feb. 11, 2015)—Cemen Tech, a leader in the volumetric mixing industry, announced they have recently signed BTE Body as the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech volumetric mixers throughout Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Crane Industry Services and AGC Release Crane and Rigging Course
New training helps employers identify key areas of responsibility in crane and rigging operations

ATLANTA, Ga. (Feb. 11, 2015)—Crane Industry Services recently announced a new course focusing on employer responsibility in crane and rigging operations.

The concept of employer responsibility is stated strongly in OSHA and ASME standards and is open-ended enough, that employers and supervisors may be held accountable for decisions made and directions given. A new course called Crane Safety for Site Management focuses on the following key areas.