Architects Announce Middle East Trade Mission
The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms to the expanding and diversifying Qatari market.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 11, 2014) — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced its sponsorship of the first-ever Architecture Service Trade Mission to the Middle East. The trade mission to Doha, Qatar will take place Nov. 17-19.

Bobcat, Doosan Open Acceleration Center for Design, Testing and Training
Completion of $28 million renovation project will help speed the design and development of products to meet customers’ growing needs.

BISMARCK, N.D. (Aug. 6, 2014) — Bobcat Company and Doosan recently opened the doors to their new Acceleration Center, ushering in a generation of advanced product innovation and accelerated learning to benefit customers, dealers and employees worldwide.

Capital Safety Acquires Fall Protection Group Inc.
Company expands business in Albert, Canada.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 5, 2014) — Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, has announced that it has acquired Fall Protection Group Inc., a Calgary, Alberta-based company committed to industry training for at-height workers.

Construction Economists Optimistic About 2014 Commercial and Industrial Growth
While overall outlooks are positive, industry experts indicate need for government spending to maintain growth.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 4, 2014) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist David Crowe provided a collaborative economic forecast combining their expert economic analysis on leading, present and lagging economic indicators.

Demolition Contractors Add New Voice to Global Disaster Response Conference
Representatives of the National Demolition Association present a paper on the value of public/private collaboration before and during disaster response.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Aug. 1, 2014) — Emergency management experts from around the world met at Purdue University recently to debate best practices for life-saving response and recovery operations after natural or man-made catastrophes, opening the dialogue for the first time this year to include industry experts.

GBCI and Bureau Veritas Announce Strategic Business Partnership
Move will facilitate LEED certification process and support green building in global hubs.

WASHINGTON (July 31, 2014) — The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), the third-party certification body for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, and Bureau Veritas SA, a global testing, inspection and certification body, have announced a strategic business partnership. As part of the agreement, Bureau Veritas will facilitate LEED certification on behalf of GBCI for LEED green building projects.

Philippi-Hagenbuch Partners with Susan G. Komen to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness
The manufacturing business will donate 5 percent of proceeds from their pink PHIL Autogate Tailgates to breast cancer awareness and prevention initiatives.

PEORIA, Ill. (July 30, 2014) — Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. (PHIL) is working with the Susan G. Komen Memorial to increase breast cancer awareness and prevention and raise funds for research dedicated to finding a cure. Through December, every customer who orders a pink PHIL Autogate Tailgate will have the option to take part in the Pink Tailgate Initiative, and PHIL will donate 5 percent of proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Memorial.