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Builders association expects further economic growth in 2015
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a steady and ongoing economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2015. The industry recovery that took place this year should continue in 2015, ABC says, with momentum growing in… Keep Reading
Cat executes officer changes
Caterpillar implemented officer changes that will be made effective Jan. 1, 2015. Julie Legacy will become Cat’s chief information officer and vice president with responsibility for the Global Information Services Division; Mike DeWalt will become vice president with responsibility for… Keep Reading
Superior names GM of construction management division
Superior Industries Inc. hired Jason Adams, a 20-year industry veteran, as the general manager of its construction management division. Adams will lead the division, which is made up of a group of project managers, engineers and installation crews who plan,… Keep Reading
CalCIMA reveals 2014 safety and member award winners
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) revealed the winners of its 2014 safety and member recognition awards at its education conference in San Diego. The award honors companies, plants and individuals for working to enhance workplace safety and… Keep Reading
TCC to release findings of highway investment study
The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) will be releasing the findings of a new report detailing the economic benefits of infrastructure investment during a conference call on Wednesday Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. EST. The study, conducted by IHS Global, outlines… Keep Reading
Terex launches distributor support app, updated website
Terex Construction launched a distributor support application and updated website as a way to provide customers with easier access to information. The application, designed for both iOS and Android devices, stores all content locally on the device allowing users to… Keep Reading
MSHA honors miners on National Miners Day
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) honored the contributions of minors on Dec. 6, which was designated by Congress as National Miners Day. According to MSHA, the date commemorates the worst industrial mine accident in… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index rises in November
The Dodge Momentum Index increased in November, rising to 125.0, which is up from .6 percent from October’s reading of 124.3, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The Index has now registered gains for two consecutive months, showing that the nonresidential… Keep Reading
FMI predicts further growth 2015
FMI released its "2015 U.S. Markets Construction Overview" in which the firm's researchers predict 2014 will end with a 7 percent growth in construction put in place (CPIP). Researchers also expect this growth will continue with a total CPIP of… Keep Reading
