As the interest and demand for solar energy continues to increase at record levels, Minneapolis, Minn.-based Mortenson Construction announces the release of its new children's book entitled, “Catch the Sun,” designed to educate future generations about the importance of solar energy. “Catch the Sun” is the second book in the Mortenson “Discover Renewables” series. The first book in the series, “Catch the Wind,” which was launched in 2008, was developed to teach readers about wind energy and the importance of making environmentally responsible choices. The book reached thousands of students in classrooms across North America. Targeted to reading levels for … Read more

MT. VERNON, Iowa — The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced the recipients of the 23rd Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. The achievement awards program was established by TCA to honor projects that represent an increasing diversity of building types constructed with site-cast tilt-up concrete, as well as those that advance industry technology, apply innovative form and provide unique solutions to building programs. As in previous years, entry submissions were judged on aesthetic expression, schedule, size, originality, finishes and special conditions. Ultimately, the competition is designed to raise awareness not only of the effectiveness and maturity of the market, but also the … Read more

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced its newly-elected 2014 officers, as well as directors elected at its recent annual meeting.  AEM officers for 2014 are: Chair Richard Patek, group president aggregate and mining, Astec Industries Inc. Vice Chair Robert Kolb, vice president global business development, GEA Farm Technologies Inc. Treasurer Michael Haberman, president, Gradall Industries Inc. AG Chair Leif Magnusson, president, CLAAS of America and regional director Americas, CLAAS CE Chair John Patterson, chairman and CEO, JCB Inc. Secretary Dennis Slater, full-time president, AEM AEM officers and directors work on behalf of all AEM member companies to provide strategic direction … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Building Museum and Turner Construction Company present the 11th Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction to Lean Construction Institute. “LCI is a natural for the Turner Prize because of the innovative thinking it has brought the construction industry in project execution,” said Jan Tuchman, editor in chief, Engineering News-Record and Turner Prize jury member. “The group has had a large and positive impact in its relatively short history.” To mark the occasion, at 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4., LCI co- founder Greg Howell, executive director Dan Heinemeier and board chair Victor Sanvido will … Read more