Integrated Builders Hires Project Superintendents

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ROCKLAND, Mass. — John Grace and Chris Dennis have joined Integrated Builders, Inc.’s  expanding team of construction professionals. As project superintendents, Grace and Dennis will oversee all phases of onsite construction with subcontractors through coordinated efforts with each of the firm’s project managers. “As we continue to take on some of the region’s exciting new projects, we are pleased to welcome top talent to the team,” comments Jay Dacey, president of Integrated Builders. “John and Chris each bring a wealth of industry knowledge and will play integral roles as we continue to deliver successful projects for our clients.” Prior to … Read more

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Ventura Consulting Group Earns Industry Awards

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VENTURA, Calif. — Ventura Consulting Group was recently honored with awards on four projects the firm successfully facilitated. The awards were presented by the Associated General Contractors of California, International Partnering Institute and Caltrans. AGC of California Constructor AwardsAmong a crowd of more than 250 construction industry professionals, the AGC of California presented its Excellence in Partnering Award to two project teams during its 2014 Constructor Awards banquet held at Disney's Grand Californian hotel in Anaheim. The awards were given for one project under $50 million and one over $50 million. VCG facilitated the partnering on the new LEED Gold-designed … Read more

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5 Tips to Keep Hydraulic Fluid Clean

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Keeping hydraulic oil clean is an essential part for the reliable operation of any hydraulic system. But clean oil can be a challenge for construction equipment, which is constantly exposed to dirt and water. Shawn Riley, manager of Parts Marketing Operations for Hitachi’s construction product line, relays five tips to help ensure fluid is staying clean and your system is operating at maximum productivity. Filter hydraulic fluid even if it’s new. New fluid isn”t necessarily clean fluid. In most cases, the hydraulic system of a machine cleans the fluid to a higher level once in use. But this could be … Read more

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Economy Improving Slowly According to FMI Q3-2014 Outlook

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RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI released its Q3-2014 Construction Outlook. The forecast calls for solid, slow growth. Contributing factors include relatively low energy prices, low inflation, unemployment holding around 6.2 percent and GDP slowly growing. Additionally, consumer confidence is rising steadily, building permits and housing starts bounced back in July, and banks are starting to lend again, that is, if the applicant has good credit and cash flow. Therefore, sectors such as power, conservation and development, as well as transportation will continue to see growth ahead of GDP. However, water supply, sewage and waste disposal, and highway and street construction will … Read more

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Midyear 2014 U.S. Construction Machinery Exports Decline 17.3%

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U.S. construction machinery exports dropped 17.3 percent during the first half of 2014 compared with midyear 2013: $8.93 billion in exports were shipped to global markets compared to $10.8 billion for first-half 2013, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, citing U.S. Department of Commerce data. The AEM off-road equipment manufacturing trade group produces global trends reports using U.S. Commerce Dept. information to assist members" business planning. Africa was the only world area in the plus column, with a 4.3 percent increase. Australia/Oceania recorded the steepest decline, at 38.6 percent, followed by South America with a 33.1-percent drop. At midyear … Read more

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